Does Delta 8 Have An Aftertaste? What You Must Know

If you’re all about enjoying your favorite cannabinoid in tincture form, then you may have noticed that some formulas carry more of an aftertaste than others, ranging from subtle to pungent.  While an aftertaste is not always a bad thing, it is still good to have an idea as to where it’s coming from, as some ingredients in a tincture that leave an aftertaste can be better for you than others.

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The Terpenes

Broad and full spectrum delta 8 tinctures contain terpenes, which give the hemp plant its flavor profile and add to the positive effects of the plant as a whole.  Terpenes can give you an aftertaste that’s earthy and plant-like, and the pungency of the aftertaste depends on the strain used by the company.  If you get an aftertaste caused by the terpenes, that’s definitely not a bad thing, since these compounds are valuable.  But, also keep in mind that a lot of tinctures on the market are terpene-free.

The Flavoring Itself

You do want to consider that maybe the aftertaste is coming from the flavoring ingredients used.  While not all tinctures are flavored, many on the market are.  Companies can flavor their delta 8 tinctures however they want, which is both a good and a bad thing.  Basically, companies are not legally required to disclose what is in their flavoring, and they can use the blanket term “flavoring” on a label rather than sharing each ingredient.  A lot of companies use artificial flavoring, which isn’t necessarily the worst thing in the world, but it can certainly leave a chemical-like, synthetic aftertaste that’s mild, moderate or pungent.  Most agree that natural flavoring is ideal, as it’s both better for you in many regards, and less likely to cause any kind of aftertaste at all.  Of course, unflavored is also a suitable option.  

Also, pay attention to the sweetener that’s used, if there is any.  Some sweeteners can leave more of an aftertaste than others.  For instance, sucralose, aka Splenda, can definitely leave an aftertaste, and many people avoid this ingredient due to its potential side effects.  Even stevia, a natural sweetener from the mint family, has an earthy, plant-like aftertaste.

The Other Ingredients 

Always read the list of ingredients in a delta 8 tincture bottle, as there should really only be 3 ingredients at most: delta 8 distillate, a plant-based carrier oil and, in some cases, flavoring.  There’s no need for chemical additives and fillers that do nothing to benefit you as a consumer.  These ingredients are not only unnecessary but can cause an aftertaste that’s unpleasant.  Besides that, carrier oils can have an aftertaste as well, like MCT oil, which can leave a lingering, subtle taste of coconut.  In this instance, that’s not a bad thing.

The Age

Overall, a delta 8 tincture has a shelf life of about 2 years before it expires, and after that, its compounds will have broken down so much that they can no longer produce effects, making the bottle useless.  Exposing your tincture to high amounts of oxygen, light, humidity or heat can make those compounds degrade even sooner.  As they do break down, their chemical properties change in a way that can affect the flavor of the formula, and possibly leave an aftertaste.  If you do have an expired bottle of a delta 8 tincture, you might as well throw it away and grab a new one.

Hemp Extract’s Quality and Authenticity

You’ll need to take consider the actual delta 8 that’s in the formula.  For one thing, make sure that it’s authentic by looking at the lab reports provided by the brand.  Though rare, fakes do exist, and they can contain pretty much anything that could potentially give off an aftertaste.  Besides that, some cheaper companies may use poor extraction techniques that leave you with a poor-tasting distillate filled with impurities, like certain solvents such as butane which could definitely cause an unwanted aftertaste.

Potential for Contamination

In very rare cases, you can have a contaminated delta 8 tincture bottle on your hands, which is a problem that goes beyond an unpleasant aftertaste.  If you suspect that there’s something harmful in your bottle, such as mildew caused by certain pathogens, just throw out the whole bottle without even attempting to give it a taste, by smelling it.  Otherwise, you could end up getting quite sick.

Final Answer: It All Depends 

As you can see, there are lots of culprits behind an aftertaste that you notice after each dose of your favorite cannabinoid tincture.  Some of these culprits are better than others, as you can now see.  At Binoid, we use MCT oil in our tinctures, which can produce a mild coconut-like aftertaste that few customers complain about.  Our clean, lab-tested formulas are free of any harmful ingredients that would affect the flavor of our signature delta 8 tinctures.

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