A process used in cannabis extraction to purify concentrates by removing unwanted compounds like waxes, fats, and lipids. During winterization, the cannabis extract is dissolved in alcohol and then cooled to low temperatures, typically in a freezer. The cold temperature causes the fats and waxes to solidify and separate from the cannabinoids and terpenes. After filtration, the result is a cleaner, purer concentrate with improved clarity, potency, and smoothness, commonly used for making products like vape oils, shatter, and distillates.
🔊 WIN·ter·yz
In the Wild — Example
Winterizing the EHO removed all the green waxes and left a much cleaner amber oil.
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