Concentrates are the strongest cannabis products on the menu. They’re made by extracting the plant’s active compounds into a potent form — and that potency is the whole point, and the main caution.
Common types
- Wax / budder — soft, opaque textures.
- Shatter — a hard, glass-like form.
- Rosin — made with heat and pressure, no solvents.
- Live resin — extracted from fresh-frozen plants to preserve aroma.
These vary in texture and how they’re made, but all are far more potent by weight than flower.
Solvent vs. solventless
Some concentrates use a solvent (such as butane or CO2) that is purged during production; others, like rosin, use only heat and pressure. In a licensed market, both are lab-tested, including for residual solvents.
How they’re used
Most concentrates are vaporized or “dabbed” with a specialized device, and some come pre-packaged in vape cartridges. Effects are fast and strong.
Curious what’s available? Compare brands in the directory and find a dispensary near you to see live concentrate menus.