Should Delta 10 Tinctures Have a Strong, Moderate, or Weak Aftertaste?

One of the best ways to enjoy the mild psychoactive effects of delta 10 THC is to consume it in the form of a tincture.  But, maybe you’ve noticed that some bottles of THC oil carry an aftertaste, which can be weak, moderate or strong.  An aftertaste is not always a bad thing, but it’s still important to know what’s behind it.

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The Terpenes

If you have a full spectrum or broad spectrum delta 10 tincture, then expect to taste the terpenes, which can be earthy and “plant-like.”  Terpenes are natural compounds in hemp that contribute to the plant’s valuable properties, and are solely responsible for hemp’s flavor.  The terpenes can be mild or strong-tasting depending on the specific terpenes in the strain used by the company, and if they produce an aftertaste, that’s completely normal.

The Flavoring Itself

You gotta 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 10 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

A delta 10 tincture only really needs to contain 2-3 ingredients: delta 10 distillate, a plant-based carrier oil and flavoring, if desired.  That means that there’s no reason to have a ton of ingredients in any tincture, with most of them being fillers and additives.  Not only are these ingredients unnecessary, but they can definitely give off an unwanted aftertaste, so read the list of ingredients before buying any tincture bottle.

On top of that, the carrier oil itself can definitely give off an aftertaste, but that’s not a bad thing.  An example is MCT oil, a very commonly used carrier oil in tincture formulas.  It can cause a mild coconut aftertaste, which definitely isn’t a bad thing.

The Age

Delta 10 Tinctures have a shelf life of about 2 years before they expire.  But, if you’re not storing your tincture properly, it can expire even sooner than that.  Too much oxygen, light, humidity and heat can all cause the compounds to degrade, and then lose all effectiveness.  An expired tincture will likely produce an aftertaste since the structure of the chemical compounds has changed in an unfavorable way.

Hemp Extract’s Quality and Authenticity

You’ll also want to take into account the quality of the delta 10 itself.  First of all, make sure that it’s authentic by looking at the lab reports provided by the company.  Fake delta 10 tinctures do exist, although they are rare, and the aftertaste they cause can come from pretty much anything.  Besides that, poorly extracted delta 10 THC may contain solvents that cause a butane-like flavor that definitely leaves a very unpleasant aftertaste and means that you’re not consuming a pure extract of the cannabinoid.

Potential for Contamination

There’s always the slight risk that you have a contaminated bottle of delta 10 THC, which contains some kind of microbe that is causing the product to develop a mildewy or moldy smell and aftertaste.  Obviously, this is extremely undesirable as besides the awful aftertaste it can give you, it can be very harmful to your health.  Don’t even test the flavor if you suspect that your bottle has gone bad in this way – if it smells like something is wrong, just throw it out.

Final Answer: It All Depends 

While an aftertaste is not always a negative thing, few people want to have an unpleasant flavor lingering in their mouths after each dose of a delta 10 tincture.  At Binoid, our tinctures contain only lab-tested delta 10 THC distillate and MCT oil, and so you may notice a subtle hint of coconut after you swallow each dose.  Overall, our customers find it pleasant, and are relieved that we aren’t putting cheap additives and artificial flavoring in our tincture formulas.

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