5 Types of Cannabis Concentrates to Experience in 2021
The cannabis industry is on pace to shatter the projected $200 billion by the end of 2030. Late last year, approximately five states passed pro-cannabis legislation. This form of mass-market expansion piqued the interest of new and veteran cannabis consumers. As the industry continues to grow, so does the variety of products. One type of product that has become intensely popular in the last five years is cannabis concentrates. Here are a few types of cannabis concentrates everyone should try this year.
Full-Spectrum Sauce
Sauce is a type of cannabis extract that has a sticky and viscous consistency. Sauce is an extraction that contains intense amounts of terpenes or cannabinoids. Sauce is often utilized for its ability to provide intense flavor. Sauce usually produced using a specific system tailored to two elements: proper temperature and appropriate pressure. It is very similar to how oils from fruits and nuts are created. This process utilizes a form of natural separation of the primary cannabinoids from the terpenes. Full-spectrum sauce is a variation of sauce that aims to extract all valuable plant matter, such as cannabinoids and terpenes.
Live Rosin Diamonds
Like THC-A crystals, THC diamonds are formed when the psychoactive cannabinoid THC becomes bonded together by applying the appropriate amount of pressure and heat. It is also worth noting that most THC diamonds are extracts of the cannabinoid known as THC-A. These diamonds have become more prevalent in recent years, thanks to their level of potency. Where THC-A crystals and THC diamonds differ is the primary cannabinoid available for consumption. Some individuals have a sensitivity to THC, so THC-A is often the chosen alternative. THC-A is also non-psychoactive.
THCa Sugar
THCa is a non-psychoactive precursor to the famous cannabinoid THC. This means that THCa will not produce the high often associated with THC. Thanks to its non-psychoactivity, cannabis must be decarboxylated. This process, also referred to as 'decarbing,' uses the appropriate amount of heat before being used to make edibles. The process ensures all the THCa has been converted into THC so you can experience the full psychoactive effects.
THCa sugar is a type of distillate that has a broad range of uses. However, most cannabis consumers choose THCa sugar because of its non-psychoactivity. For those who wish to keep THCa as the primary cannabinoid, a different method must be used that utilizes specific amounts of pressure. THCa sugar is often combined with terpenes to create a sauce that can be used in vaporizers.
Live Badder
Concentrates come in a variety of shapes and sizes. One of the most recognizable forms of cannabis concentrates is known as badder. This is a form of THC concentrate that often has a cake frosting-like appearance. Badder also appears more or less dense depending on the extraction process.
Additionally, the extraction process makes badder 'live.' Live badder has a unique color profile. It can appear gold, amber, and sometimes beige. This type of cannabis concentrate is often only partially sticky and also can appear very similar to crumble.
Hash Rosin
The term hash rosin refers to a unique extraction process that utilizes a combination of heat alongside particular amounts of pressure to instantly force the sap or rosin out of the cannabis buds. Furthermore, the term "rosin" is defined as a "substantial amber residue obtained after the distillation of crude turpentine oleoresin, or naphtha extract from pine stumps."
With cannabis, this method is incredibly versatile in that it can either be used with flowers or to clean up hash and kief into a full-melt hash oil. The result is often transparent, runny, golden cannabis concentrate. If performed correctly, rosin can be reminiscent of the flavor, yield, and even potency of other extraction products that utilize solvents.