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Extracts are basically concentrated forms of cannabis that contain high levels of THC (the chemical responsible for that good ol’ psychoactive effect). The most popular types of extracts include hashish, honey oil, shatter, and wax.

WHAT ARE CONCENTRATES?

Which dabs type should you pick out of the several that are offered? Concentrates, oils, and extracts, commonly referred to as “dabs,” are products that have undergone processing to separate excess plant matter while extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant. The trichomes and the rest of the plant are separated throughout the procedure. As a result, compared to flowers alone, concentrates have a far higher concentration of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Hash, or dried blocks of packed kief, is the oldest sort of concentration. It has been created by humans for countless years. Initially, the method called for manually gathering and sorting the hash. While some small businesses continue to use conventional solvent-free extraction techniques, the majority of companies now use solvent-based extraction.

Solvent-Based Extraction

During solvent-based extraction, essential oils within the cannabis plant are separated using chemical solvents such as butane, propane, alcohol, and CO2. Solvent-based extraction will make many different consistencies, depending on how the product is treated. Today, most concentrates and types of dabs are identified based on their consistency.

Usually, the harder a dap is, the fewer terpenes it contains. Concentrates with gooey and saucy consistencies tend to have the highest amounts of terpenes. However, if the concentrate is too runny, it will be difficult to smoke. To sum it up, concentrate consistency is a matter of personal preference.

And while the terms concentrate and extract are often used interchangeably, they are not actually the same. Extracts are a specific type of concentrate made using solvents. In short, all extracts are concentrates, but not all concentrates are extracts.

TYPES OF DABS & CANNABIS CONCENTRATES

Shatter

Brittle, see-through concentrate made with solvents

Terp Sauce

Terpenes are concentrated into a runny liquid, oil, or “sauce”

Bubble/Water Hash

Trichomes are separated using only ice, water, and filters

Crumble

Dried oil with a texture similar to honeycomb

Crystalline/Sugar

Isolated cannabinoids in their pure crystal form

Wax

Sticky and sappy type of concentrate for dabbing

Distillate

Refined cannabinoid oil free of taste, smell, and flavor

Badder/Budder

Whipped under heat into a cake batter-like texture

Rosin

Solventless concentrate made using heat and pressure

THE BENEFITS OF CONCENTRATES

• Most types of concentrates do not need to be smoked. For example, most consumers choose to go smoke-free by vaporizing or even eating them.
• Cannabis concentrates are potent and effective. So, it takes less product to get the results you’re looking for.
• Extracts are refined. Essential oils and cannabinoids are separated from plant material to create a smooth, clean flavor-forward experience.

SMOKING DABS

You don’t need to have a fancy dab rig set up to enjoy smoking concentrates because you can get an extra boost of potency just by simply mixing your flower with powdery kief or wrapping some wax around your joint.

If you are looking to further explore the world of dabs, you’ll want to invest in a dab rig. Dab rings are usually made of glass, ceramic, titanium, or quartz and are equipped with a “nail” (the equivalent of the bowl of a bowl), which is heated up and applied directly to the concentrate, creating vapor which is then inhaled. Traditional methods require a high-temperature torch to heat up the nail, but electric nails are also on the market.

In addition, most weed stores carry a selection of vape pens. A vape pen is a discreet and portable option for smoking concentrates. Although it will not produce vapor as potent as a dab rig, it is an excellent choice for convenience.

Vape pens consist of a battery-operated heating element that is activated either by a button or by taking a drag and a cartridge which is then heated up and vaporized. While some cartridges can be refilled and reused, you’ll find a selection of pre-filled vape cartridges at your local dispensary. Most of these are designed to fit most vape pens using universal 510 threads.

Different types of concentrates require different levels of heat in order to burn properly. Therefore, you should check with your budtender to make sure your rig is compatible.

How Else Can Concentrates Be Consumed?

Most people are familiar with “dabbing,” or heating up a concentrate and inhaling its vapors. But you do not need to dab in order to consume concentrates. Other options include tinctures, topicals, and edibles.