How full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolates are distinguished

Of course, CBD must be extracted from cannabis or hemp to create the products we manufacture. But how are full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolate extracted to create a differentiated CBD product?

Want to learn more about CBD extraction? Learn more about the different extraction methods here.

Before we talk about how they are isolated during the CBD extraction process, let’s first define the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolate.

CBD isolate

As the name suggests, CBD isolate is the most isolated CBD product. It typically comes in a white crystal powder. It contains 99% CBD and no other cannabinoids.

Since it is in crystal form, there is no flavor. While there are numerous benefits associated with the other components in cannabis, there are instances where CBD isolate is the preferred choice.

Full Spectrum CBD

Full-spectrum CBD contains many components of the cannabis plant, including other cannabinoids and possibly trace amounts of THC. It offers the full spectrum of benefits of all cannabis components.

The potential downside is that trace amounts of THC can be enough for the consumer to experience mild intoxication at higher doses.

Broadband CBD

Broadband CBD exists between the two. It contains all the other components of cannabis, like terpenes, but all the THC has been stripped away.

Broad-spectrum CBD is great for people looking for larger doses of CBD without the effects associated with THC.

Hibernation is possibly the final step in CBD extraction. It removes impurities and unwanted elements (sometimes small impurities make it through the extraction due to high temperatures). Some of these contaminants may include; fats, lipids and waxes.

The process is called winterization because it involves cooling the product. The product is mixed with ethanol and then frozen – the impurities are solidified and filtered out. At the end, of course, the ethanol is removed.

How do we get full spectrum, broad spectrum, and CBD isolate?

In some cases, companies can further refine their CBD product through short path distillation to produce the purest CBD.

Because full-spectrum CBD contains additional cannabinoids and compounds that are considered helpful, and trace amounts of THC are considered acceptable, no further refinement is needed after overwintering. Here are the greatest benefits of the entourage effect.

With broad-spectrum CBD, any remaining THC is removed using liquid chromatography, which selectively binds to the THC while leaving the remaining cannabinoids, terpenes, and amino acids intact.

Finally, the CBD isolate is further chilled to create a white crystal powder product.

What is your favorite CBD? Or do you use different CBDs for different things? Let us know in the comments.

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