Cannabis concentrates are products that are made by processing the cannabis plant in a way that keeps only the desirable compounds (CBD and THC) while getting rid of excess plant material and other impurities. These desirable compounds are found in the trichomes of the weed plant – the small sparkling hair-like structures as shown in the image below. The trichomes of the marijuana plant not only contain the cannabinoid compounds, but also the terpenes that give each marijuana strain its signature aroma and taste. Ultimately, a cannabis concentrate refers to any product that is created by the collection of trichomes from the cannabis plant.

 

 

Cannabis concentrates boast up to an impressive 80 per cent THC and come in a wide range of forms and can be consumed using a number of different methods, so if new to the concentrate game, there is never a boring moment. In comparison to the raw plant form of weed, cannabis concentrates provide a more potent effect as well as a quicker onset.

Depending on individual tolerance levels and preferences for consumption method, the ideal dose varies from person to person.

 

What is the difference between extracts and concentrates?

Simply put, all extracts are concentrates, however not all concentrates are extracts. The main difference lies in the method to which trichomes are collected. Extracts are a variation of concentrates that are created using solvents that essentially wash off the trichomes, such as alcohol or carbon dioxide. Concentrates that are not made with a solvent are created via mechanical and physical means to remove and gather trichomes, such as with a three-chamber grinder to make kief.

 

Cannabis Concentrate Consistencies

Once the collection of trichomes have been completed, depending on extraction methods, the cannabis concentrate can take on many different textures and consistencies. Below are seven of the common common concentrate consistencies in the market:

 

Shatter

Like its name suggests, shatter is characterized by a brittle and glass-like structure and is usually a gold or yellow in colour.

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Budder

Budder, also referred to as badder, is a softer and oilier concentrate. It has a butter-like consistency and as such is malleable and easy to handle. Because of its consistency this is a concentrate that is easily spread into a blunt or joint wrapper.

Crumble

Crumble is similar to the budder concentrate however is more crumbly in texture. Think of a honeycomb like consistency.

 

Sugar

Sugar concentrates refer to any cannabis concentrate that has a wet, sappy texture. Their colours can range from right yellow to a deep amber.

 

Sauce

Sauce concentrates have a thicker and more viscous texture than the sugar version. Though sauce is very similar to sugar, it has a more uniform structure than the sugar.

 

Chrystaline

Chrystaline can come in THCa or CBD version and as the name suggests, resembles white crystals that can vary from small rocks to powder.

 

 

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