Browse through our Colorado dispensary shelves, and you’ll quickly realize that cannabis concentrates are the hottest rage at 3D Salida! From wax, shatter, rosin, budder, and sauce – the options for cannabis concentrates can be endless!
Use this blog as your go-to guide to discover all things cannabis concentrates, exploring the different types and tips on how to consume.
Solvent vs. Solventless
No matter what type of product you choose, it’s crucial to understand all cannabis concentrates are made with either a solvent-based or solventless extraction process. Both of these extraction processes result in potent cannabis concentrates, but the difference lies in their specific methods.
Solvent-based concentrates utilize solvents such as butane, propane, ethanol, or CO2 to isolate specific cannabinoids and compounds from the plant matter. This extraction process can be likened to extracting juice from a lemon but without physically squeezing the lemon.
When these gaseous solvents agitate the plant matter, it separates all the potent cannabinoids that give us a range of unique high effects. Once extracted, the resulting mixture undergoes a purification and refinement process to remove impurities and undesirable solvent gasses, leaving behind a highly potent concentrate.
Solventless concentrates do not use solvents in the extraction process – instead, the process relies on mechanical, pressurized, or heat-based methods to separate trichomes from the cannabis plant. Oftentimes, solventless extractions remove plant impurities and keep all cannabis compounds and cannabinoids, offering a potent, full-spectrum product as a result. This is often preferred by users for a much cleaner “high” experience.
In all, there are different forms of concentrates, including wax, shatter, and oil. The specific extraction method and post-processing techniques used can result in these various concentrates in Colorado. As a conscious consumer, you have the opportunity to choose the form of concentrate that best suits your needs.
What are the Different Concentrates in Colorado?
Here’s a guide to all the different types of cannabis concentrates you can find at our Colorado dispensary:
Ice Water Hash
Hash is an extremely pure and solventless form of concentrate made by shaking off the kief and trichomes of the cannabis, agitating the flower with ice water, and using various filtration processes to isolate the trichomes. The end product is a sticky and sometimes crumbly concentrate.
Rosin
Rosin, a solventless concentrate, is produced by applying heat and pressure to cannabis or hash. This process yields a sticky, golden substance rich in cannabinoids and terpenes.
Budder
Budder is a form of cannabis concentrate that has a texture resembling butter. It is produced by purging solvent-extracted cannabis oil at a higher temperature and then whipping it to achieve a creamy and spreadable consistency.
Sauce
Also known as Diamonds, Sauce is a type of cannabis concentrate known for its rich terpene profile and thick, syrupy texture. This concentrate is produced through a detailed solvent extraction method that preserves the flavorful cannabinoids present in the cannabis.
Shatter
Resembling actual glass, this form of cannabis concentrate is translucent and brittle. Made as a solvent-based concentrate using butane or CO2, the cannabinoids are extracted at a low temperature to create the shatter’s delicate texture and appearance.
Sugar
As a solvent-based cannabis concentrate, sugar is known for its granular texture and high cannabinoid content. The physical appearance resembles sugar, but it’s more potent than sweet! This type of concentrate is an extraction that crystallizes over time, resulting in delightful sugar-like crystals.
Wax
As another solvent-based cannabis concentrate, wax is made by purging cannabis oil at a moderate temperature and then whipping it to create that smooth, waxy consistency we all know and love.
How Do You Consume Cannabis Concentrates? 
With so many different forms of cannabis concentrates available, there are also many different ways to consume! Let’s explore some of the most common ways to enjoy cannabis concentrates.
Dabbing
One common method for consuming concentrates involves using a dab rig, where the concentrates are vaporized from a heated quartz, titanium, or ceramic nail. A small amount of concentrate is carefully placed on the heated nail using a dab tool. The concentrate rapidly vaporizes and can then be gently inhaled through the dab rig.
Vaping
Vaping concentrates is another common method for its quick onset, potency, and discreet consumption. All cannabis vape cartridges consist of a concentrate that is housed in a glass or ceramic case and then connected to the vape’s chamber to heat and vaporize the concentrate without combusting it.
Topping a Joint or Bowl
To enhance your average joint or bowl, add a sprinkle of concentrate on top of a bowl or around the inside or outside of a joint. This is a popular method known as “twaxing.” The flower acts as a base, while the concentrate increases the potency and flavor of the overall experience.
Dab Devices & Nectar Collectors
Dab straws or nectar collectors are portable devices designed explicitly for efficiently dabbing concentrates. Some accessories consist of a glass or silicone straw with a heated tip, allowing users to dab directly onto the heated surface and inhale. Other more technology-forward devices include electronic dab rigs and portable vaporizers.
Shopping Cannabis Concentrates at 3D Salida
The world of cannabis concentrates is vast and exciting, but exploring all of your options doesn’t have to be intimidating. Remember, cannabis concentrates are exactly what it sounds like – a concentrated, condensed extraction of all the potent cannabinoids found in cannabis. This means concentrates range in extremely high THC percentages, and consumers should start slow and low and consume with care.
At 3D Salida, we are pleased to provide a variety of the most popular cannabis extract and brands available in Colorado.
Visit our store to start shopping cannabis in Colorado today, or read through our Blog page for more education & information.
The contents of this blog are intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
