Isolate
Isolate-based Cannabis Products
Isolate products are made with a single cannabinoid that's been separated from everything else in the hemp plant, and this collection puts them all in one place.
Most hemp extracts carry a mix of cannabinoids and terpenes. Isolate narrows that down to one. CBD (cannabidiol) isolate is the example most people know, though the same idea applies to other cannabinoids too.
That makes this a good starting point if you're new and want to try one cannabinoid at a time. Start low, go slow, and you'll get a clear read on how that one compound sits with you. Experienced shoppers use isolate the same way, to dial in a single cannabinoid without the rest of the plant along for the ride.
Isolate also has very little hemp taste of its own, so a product's flavors come through. Labels are easier to compare, since the number refers to one cannabinoid. And because isolate is an ingredient rather than a product type, what you find here can come from different parts of the shop.
Compare product details and available lab results, then choose what suits your preferences. If you get stuck, our team is ready to answer your questions online or at our Charlotte and Matthews, NC dispensaries.
FAQs
What is isolate?
Isolate is a single cannabinoid that has been separated from the other compounds in hemp extract. You get that one cannabinoid on its own, without the plant's other cannabinoids or terpenes.
How is isolate different from full spectrum?
Full spectrum extract keeps a range of the plant's cannabinoids and terpenes together. Some people prefer that for the entourage effect, which is the idea that those compounds work together. Isolate goes the other direction and gives you one cannabinoid by itself. Honestly, we think trying both is the best way to find out which camp you're in.
Do isolate products contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)?
That depends on which cannabinoid was isolated and what else is in the product. The quickest way to know is to check the product details and available lab results for the one you're looking at.
Does isolate have a taste?
Very little. On its own, isolate doesn't carry much of the earthy hemp flavor that fuller extracts have, so what you taste is mostly the product's other ingredients.
How do I choose an isolate product?
Start with the cannabinoid you want, then look at flavor, format, ingredients, and strength. There's more to finding the right product than picking the highest number on the label, and our team is happy to help you sort through the options.
Finding your favorite starts with a good Buddy, so take a look through the isolate collection and see what fits. Want more than one cannabinoid in the mix? Browse all of our cannabis products for other hemp-derived options.