Is CBD Crude Oil Crummy Or High-Quality? – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The term “CBD oil” now encompasses a wide array of hemp extracts. Although all CBD oils may look similar, each company uses a different refining process to extract this valuable hemp cannabinoid. Some companies refine away virtually all the secondary hemp compounds, while others focus on preserving the “full spectrum” of the hemp plant.

Arguably, hemp crude oil is the most “unrefined” CBD oil on today’s market. While the name may be off-putting, this type of CBD oil is gaining popularity in the hemp community. Customers who are still considering which CBD extract to buy should consider the advantages and disadvantages of crude hemp oil.

Simply put, crude hemp oil is the least purified form of CBD oil. Many companies that make CBD crude oil claim their extract is incredibly close to the chemical profile in hemp flowers. While CBD will be the dominant cannabinoid in hemp crude oils, they will also contain high percentages of aromatic terpenes, flavonoids, and other cannabinoids. Most significantly, CBD crude oil is always full-spectrum, which means it could have ≤ 0.3 percent delta-9 THC.

Since CBD crude oils are so unrefined, they tend to have a darker & thicker texture compared with standard CBD oils and distillates. Also, CBD crude oils tend to have a more noticeably “grassy” flavor profile versus the competition. Unless extractors add ingredients to their CBD crude oil, you can bet this product will taste bitter and grassy.

The most common way…