Does THC-P Have An Aftertaste? What Should It Taste Like?

Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THC-P) is an incredibly popular cannabinoid, offering a potent high that can be hugely enjoyable.  Many people enjoy THC-P in the form of a tincture, but many notice that certain tinctures produce an aftertaste that can be anywhere from subtle to pungent.  If you’re trying to figure out why your tincture is producing an aftertaste, you’ve come to the right place.

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The Terpenes

If you’re buying a full spectrum or broad spectrum tincture, then you’re going to also be getting terpenes in each dose.  Terpenes give hemp its flavor profile and are known to have something of an earthy taste that can be mild to pungent depending on the specific terpenes in that strain.  The terpenes do produce an aftertaste, and that’s not a bad thing. 

After all, terpenes offer lots of positive effects to our bodies, and so the more you taste them, the more you know that you’re getting a nice, solid dose of them.  Just remember that not all tinctures do contain terpenes, so you might not taste any depending on the formula you buy.

The Flavoring Itself

You do want to consider that maybe the aftertaste is coming from the flavoring ingredients used.  While not all THC-P tinctures are flavored, many on the market are.  Companies can flavor their 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

Mainly, you’ll need to consider the carrier oil that’s used.  Carrier oils are plant-based and can definitely carry an aftertaste which isn’t a bad thing.  MCT oil tastes subtly of coconuts, and olive oil is mildly spicy, for example.  Overall, a tincture shouldn’t contain fillers or additives, sine you only really need the cannabinoid, the carrier oil and flavoring, if desired.  So, read the list of ingredients to weed out THC-P products loaded with aftertaste-causing, unnecessary ingredients.

The Age

In general, a THC-P tincture has a shelf life of about 2 years.  But, exposing the bottle to too much heat, light, humidity or oxygen can make it expire much sooner than that.  Regardless, an expired tincture is no longer going to be useful since its compounds will have broken down significantly.  And, it can definitely give you an aftertaste, since those compounds transform in a way that can change the way they taste.  If you have an expired tincture, you should just throw it out and grab a new one.

Hemp Extract’s Quality and Authenticity

You also need to consider the tetrahydrocannabiphorol extract itself.  First off, use the third-party lab sheet provided by the company to confirm that it’s authentic, because there are, sadly, fakes out there, and so we can’t begin to guess what kind of aftertaste those would give off.  But, even THC-P extracts made using cheap methods and techniques can give off a bad aftertaste.  An example is THC-P extracts relying excessively on solvents like butane, which could leave a butane aftertaste that’s anything but appetizing.

Potential for Contamination

Unfortunately, in rare cases, a THC-P tincture bottle can get contaminated with certain microbes that destroy the product and make it unsafe to consume.  Examples are fungus or bacteria that can make a tincture smell mildewy or rotten.  This will definitely cause an aftertaste, and an unpleasant one.  More importantly, it can make the product dangerous to consume.  So, don’t even attempt to taste it – if it smells off, throw it out.

Final Answer: THC-P Has An Aftertaste, But It All Depends 

Ultimately, whether or not you get an aftertaste with your THC-P tincture depends on what’s in the formula, and its overall quality and age.  At Binoid, our tinctures contain only pure tetrahydrocannabiphorol and MCT oil, which is why you may notice a subtle hint of coconut with each dose.  Overall, our formulas are ultra-clean, fresh and made with top-shelf hemp material, which means that you’ll never need to worry about what you’re putting into your body.

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