The term “extracts” applies to a huge variety of cannabis products. Concentrates, edibles, vapes, tinctures, and topicals (all of which are created from extracts) accounted for 57% of legal cannabis sales in 2020, according to New Frontier Data. Extracts can be liquid or solid and often contain additives or solvents. While new safety regulations are implemented every day, there are still opportunities for toxic contaminants to find their way into extracts and ultimately into the hands of consumers.
Extract Additives in the Illicit Market
Extracts sometimes contain additives which alter the taste or consistency of the oil. Some are
