Different Types Of Cannabis Concentrates

Let’s take a closer look at these three forms of concentrated cannabis products. 

Butter

Butter is a form of BHO with an opaque warm, taffy light quality; this concentrate is created by extracting the cannabinoids and terpenoids from the trim of a hole plant flower after it is dried and cured. It is an oleoresin that, following extraction, is agitated over low heat to allow the solvent to evaporate, creating a wax-like non-transparent extract.

This agitation causes THC a, which is solid at room temperature, to precipitate from the rest of the oil and crystallize. Butter has a reasonably high terpene profile as it is processed using low temperatures to preserve these sensitive flavor compounds.

Shatter 

Shatter is a clear glass light concentrate containing no bubbles and snaps at room temperature. It is difficult to make due to its low heat requirement and the length of time required in a vacuum oven to purge it of its solvent. 

In shatter, the cannabinoids, terpenes, and waxes are all mixed in one phase and in a way that allows light to pass through the molecular structure. The terpene content is typically lower in shatter as heat and vacuum contribute to the evaporation of compounds; however, the product’s visual appeal tends to supersede its flavor. 

Live Resin

Live resin batter is a terpene-rich concentrate created by freezing and extracting the whole cannabis flower immediately after harvest. This process preserves all the cannabinoids and turpentine present in the plant.  

Because the cannabis has not been dried or cured prior to extraction, fewer terpenes have a chance to evaporate or degrade. As a result, the end product has a much stronger flavor profile.  Because live resin contains higher levels of these liquid terpenes, the final extraction tends to be more viscous than butter or shatter.

 If you’re curious for more information on cannabis concentrates or which extraction might work well for your needs, please talk to your friendly budtender at Lit Weed Delivery today.

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