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The current market presents a vast selection of cannabis concentrates, showcasing the innovative approaches within the cannabis industry and catering to the wide-ranging preferences of consumers. Recognized for their heightened potency, concentrates serve as an appealing option for individuals desiring a more potent and immediate impact. Additionally, concentrates often preserve a greater quantity of the plant’s inherent terpenes, which lend to the taste, fragrance, and effects of cannabis.
Here is a wide range of concentrates readily available in the market.
Badder & Budder
Cannabis badder, aka budder, is a type of cannabis concentrate known for its creamy, butter-like consistency. It is produced through a specific extraction and purging process that involves whipping the concentrate during the final stages of production. This whipping process introduces air into the concentrate, giving it a lighter and fluffier texture compared to other types of concentrates.
Badder concentrates are highly potent extracts that can contain high levels of cannabinoids as well as various terpenes. Cannabis badder concentrates are typically consumed by dabs or vaporizers.
Cured Resin
Cannabis cured resin refers to a type of cannabis concentrate that is created through a process of curing or aging the resinous trichomes found on the surface of cannabis flowers. Trichomes are the small, crystal-like structures that contain cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds responsible for the plant’s aroma, flavor, and effects.
Cannabis cured resin, like other concentrates, is often consumed using dab rigs, vaporizers, or other specialized devices designed for concentrates.
Distillate
Cannabis distillate is a highly refined cannabis concentrate known for its purity and potency. This process allows for the isolation of specific cannabinoids and other desirable compounds. Cannabis distillate is commonly found in vape cartridges and in various infused cannabis products.
Distillate can be very potent, often containing high levels of a single cannabinoid, such as THC or CBD. During the distillation process, many of the terpenes that contribute to the taste and smell of cannabis are removed. Distillate is often used as an ingredient in various cannabis-infused products like edibles, vape cartridges, tinctures, topicals, and more.
Hash
Cannabis hash, often referred to simply as “hash,” is a cannabis concentrate that is produced by separating trichomes from the plant material to create a more potent and concentrated form of cannabis. Hash is made from these resinous trichomes. Trichomes contain cannabinoids and terpenes, which contribute to the plant’s aroma and effects.
Hash can be consumed in various ways, including smoking, vaporizing, and adding it to edibles. Some users mix hash with cannabis flower when rolling joints or packing bowls.
HTE
Cannabis High Terpene Extract or HTE, also known as High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract or HTFSE, is a type of cannabis concentrate that is specifically crafted to capture and preserve a high concentration of terpenes, the aromatic compounds found in cannabis. HTE is designed to provide a more flavorful and aromatic experience compared to other concentrates that may have higher cannabinoid concentrations.
It can be added to joints, bowls, vaporizers or dabs to enhance the flavor and aroma of the experience.
Kief
Cannabis kief, often simply referred to as “kief,” is a potent and powdery collection of trichomes that are separated from the cannabis flowers. Trichomes are the small, crystal-like structures found on the surface of the cannabis plant that contain cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds responsible for the plant’s aroma, flavor, and effects. Kief is a concentrated form of these resinous trichomes.
Many people sprinkle it onto the top of packed bowls of cannabis flower, add kief to prerolls and blunts or used in edibles or added to cannabis-infused products as well.
Liquid Diamonds
Cannabis liquid diamonds, also known as THCA diamonds or THC diamonds, are a type of cannabis concentrate that consists of crystalline structures of pure THCA, the acidic form of THC. These crystalline structures resemble diamonds and are known for their extremely high potency. Liquid diamonds are often accompanied by the liquid solvent terp sauce. Liquid diamonds can be consumed using vaporizers or dabs. THCA is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC and does not produce intoxicating effects until it is exposed to light or heat.
Liquid diamonds is often consumed using dabs or vaporizers.
Live Resin
Cannabis live resin is a type of cannabis concentrate known for its rich aroma, strong flavor profile, and high terpene content. Live resin involves using fresh, frozen cannabis flowers instead of dried and cured material. This process helps preserve the sensitive terpenes that can be lost during traditional drying and curing methods, resulting in a concentrate with a more pronounced aroma and flavor.
Live resin is often consumed using vaporizers and edibles.
Live Rosin
Cannabis live rosin is a high-quality concentrate known for its purity, potency, and rich terpene profile. Live rosin extraction aims to capture the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant while avoiding the use of solvents. Live rosin is made from cannabis flowers that are harvested and immediately frozen to preserve the terpene profile. Heat and pressure are applied to the frozen plant material to release the concentrated resin, which means no chemical solvents are used in the process.
Live rosin is often consumed using vaporizers, dabs and edibles.
Solventless Rosin
Cannabis solventless rosin, often referred to simply as “rosin,” is a type of cannabis concentrate that is produced using a solventless extraction method. Solventless rosin can be made from dried and cured cannabis flower or hash. The starting material is not necessarily fresh and frozen like in the case of live rosin. It’s made by applying heat and pressure to cannabis flower or hash to release the concentrated resin that contains cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds.
Solventless rosin is often consumed using dabs, vaporizers, and edibles.
Sauce
Cannabis sauce concentrate, also known simply as “sauce” or “terp sauce,” is a type of cannabis extract that consists of a high concentration of terpenes and cannabinoids. It is known for its unique texture, strong aroma, and rich flavor profile. Sauce is similar to liquid diamonds but focuses more on providing the liquid portions containing the terpenes and other compounds rather than the THCA crystals.
Cannabis sauce is often consumed using dab or vaporizers.
Shatter
Cannabis shatter is a type of cannabis concentrate known for its glass-like appearance and high potency. It is created through extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant material. Shatter is characterized by its brittle and translucent texture, which resembles a sheet of glass that can “shatter” into pieces when broken. Due to its brittle nature, shatter should be stored in a cool and dry place to prevent it from becoming too soft or sticky.
Shatter is commonly consumed using dabs or vaporizers.