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Concentrates

Rosin, resin, wax, distillate, potency, and caution.

Concentrates explained

Concentrates are cannabis extracts that contain higher levels of cannabinoids and terpenes than flower. Examples include rosin, live rosin, live resin, wax, shatter, crumble, badder, diamonds, sauce, and distillate.

Rosin vs resin

TypeMeaning
RosinSolventless extract made using heat and pressure.
Live rosinRosin made from fresh frozen material, often prized for flavor.
Live resinExtract made from fresh frozen material using solvents, then purged and refined.
DistillateHighly refined cannabinoid oil often used in carts and edibles.

Caution

Concentrates can be very potent. New users should not treat a dab like a puff of flower.

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