Cannabis Concentrates FAQs

What are cannabis concentrates?

Cannabis concentrates are cannabis extracts made by isolating and extracting cannabinoids and terpenes for a desired effect and high potency, offering a robust cannabis experience.

What are the benefits of cannabis concentrates?

Concentrates are advanced versions of regular cannabis flower, offering benefits such as:

• High potency and faster onset
• Versatile options (numerous flavor and consistency options)
• Fast onset effects (pain management, anxiety, and stress relief)

How are cannabis concentrates made?

Concentrates are crafted using solvent-based or solventless extraction. Solvent-based extractions use butane or CO₂ to extract cannabinoids and terpenes, compared to solventless extractions that use heat and pressure, without added chemicals.

What are the different types of concentrates?

Concentrates come in a broad selection, with different potencies and consistencies, such as:

• Live resin: full-spectrum, flavorful, saucy consistency.
• Shatter: moderate terpene level, glass-like consistency.
• Budder: rich and flavorful, highly potent, whipped consistency.
• Wax: moderate to strong flavor, highly potent, waxy consistency.
• Kief: flavor and potency depend on the strain.
• Rosin: strain-specific, highly potent, buttery consistency.
• THC or CBD distillate: extremely potent, neutral flavor, thick oil consistency.
• THC crystalline: very high, flavorless, crystal-like consistency.
• Hash: medium to high, earthy, spicy tones, crumbly or sticky consistency.

How potent are cannabis concentrates?

Cannabis extracts and concentrates are highly potent, offering 50% to 90% THC, compared to regular weed that contains 15% to 20% THC. Crystaline is the strongest concentrate with THC levels reaching above 90%.

How to use cannabis concentrates?

Concentrates are versatile cannabis products, and can be consumed by:

• Dabbing
• Vaping
• Topping joints and bowls