Concentrates & Extracts: A Beginner’s Guide

It can be a little daunting if you’re new to the concentrates and extracts scene or just cannabis in general. With all the different terminology and products, it’s hard to know where to start. According to shatter experts in Canada, these are the basics you need to know. This guide will break down all the basics of concentrates and extracts so that you can make an informed decision about what’s best for you.

Shatter

Shatter is a kind of cannabis concentrate that breaks when touched, hence the name. It has a glass-like appearance and is usually amber or yellow. THC and other cannabinoids are extracted from the cannabis plant to create shatter using a solvent like butane or propane. The resulting product is then purged of all residual solvents to create a final product that is much more potent than regular cannabis flowers.

Wax

Wax is another type of cannabis concentrate that gets its name from its waxy texture. It can range in consistency from soft and gooey butter to hard and crumbly cheese. Wax can be any color but is often yellow, white, or brown. Wax is made similarly to shatter, but the final product is purged of less solvent, resulting in a slightly less potent product.

Crumble

Crumble is a type of cannabis concentrate that gets its name from its crumbly texture. Crumble is made by agitating the hash oil while it’s still hot, which causes it to “crumble” into smaller pieces. Crumble is usually made with BHO …