Tailor-Made Cannabinoid Distillates: The Science Behind the Industry shift

Century old innovation techniques for the modern world

The process of distillation is an ancient one, dating back to the civilisation of Babylonia (circa 6th century). At its simplest, it involves the conversion of a liquid to a gas and back again. Nowadays, the term distillate is used to refer to a product that has undergone distillation in some form. CBD distillates specifically involve the process of refining a raw extract into something more usable and more palatable (such as the removal of THC or residual plant matter). The CBD market has matured enough that isolates are well understood and accepted, and now consumers are looking to expand their horizons and are clamouring for new products and experiences. Always Pure Organics’ new upcoming range of tailor-made cannabinoid distillate products are the perfect solution for this new demand.

One of the first questions manufacturers often ask:
How a distillate differs from an isolate as a raw material?
The main difference is that an isolate is a single compound, whereas a distillate will contain a whole range of compounds found in the Cannabis plant. This makes it considerably easier to formulate end products, by working with a raw material that already has the set ratio of desired cannabinoids.

The alternative would be to purchase several different cannabinoid isolates, calculate accurate ratios and then weigh them out so that the product is correct. It’s complex and not ideal, especially for the purity and purpose of your production needs. We know this as we run all our Science, Innovation, Distillation and Production in house.

Instead, our partners can state their desired end-product (we help advise based on consumer demand and our knowledge of what sells well and to whom) and receive a distillate raw material from us that exactly matches their requirements.

Furthermore, we can also customise the terpene content of these tailor-made cannabinoid distillates to reflect the desired taste and smell of the material, with options such as mint, lavender or orange being common requests. The terpenes used for this flavour customisation are all found naturally within the Cannabis plant, so clients can rest assured that any flavouring used in bespoke orders will be 100% free of artificial compounds.

This potential for customisation, in conjunction with our varied range of ready-made distillate products, is what sets Always Pure Organics apart from other raw material manufacturers.

Of course, the ability to produce a range of customised distillate products isn’t something Always Pure Organics developed overnight. It has taken months of trials, sourcing suppliers, and familiarising with complex equipment and practices to reach the point where we consider ourselves expert manufacturers.

The specific production process for every batch will vary depending upon the requirements of the client, but the basic methodology remains the same. Our tailor-made distillates are formulated using our exclusive, patent-pending proprietary inhouse technological processing that ensures the highest quality products with traceability and transparency. *

The development of a team capable of formulating products to the high standards required was only one step in this process. Another major contributing factor was the development of the CBD market to the point where clients are comfortable enough with the compound to break out of the comfort zone of CBD Isolate and begin experimenting with new products. Now that the industry has matured somewhat and its participants are beginning to branch out, the environment is perfectly suited for Always Pure Organics to launch its range of tailor-made cannabinoid distillates.

There are three main reasons for doing this:

1. The first is that, as mentioned above, we have the experience with these products to ensure that we are only producing the highest quality of distillates and therefore improving confidence in the CBD industry. There have been numerous reports demonstrating which products contain unsafe chemicals or lack the correct levels of CBD and we want to be a driving force in combating the effects these poor-quality products have on the industry.
2. Secondly, from a purely scientific perspective, it’s likely that different cannabinoids will be proven to have varying effects on the human body. As such, offering a range of different distillates with different concentrations of cannabinoids offers our clients the flexibility to create a product in line with their desired advertising strategies.
3. The final point is that our distillates are tailored to your exact needs and cover different markets, different consumers, different flavours, different extracts, different mental health needs, and different physiological needs, we have it all.

Being in the position to offer these bespoke distillates speaks volumes about how far the CBD industry has come from its inception. Innovation is crucial for any market to be successful, so the shift in focus for consumers away from purely Isolate based products to more nuanced and developed products is promising indeed. Currently, Always Pure Organics have the knowledge and experience necessary to meet these needs thanks to the tireless efforts of our formulation team, but we have no intention of sitting and waiting for the next development. The production process can always be made more efficient, new ingredients are always being made available from suppliers and new technologies are being adapted or even created, to allow for improvements to existing products or the generation of brand-new ones.

Get in touch today to discover how to start your distillate journey, whether you want to choose one of our purposely deigned options or formulate your own, the APO team are here to help provide your business with solutions you can trust.

*Patent application submitted in EU member state February 2022.