The difference could be as simple as a few molecules of H2O, that’s it.” Somewhere along the way people totally bought into the “If it ain’t shatter, it don’t matter” mantra, but as we now know the only part of that saying that’s correct is the latter half, “It don’t matter”. Ryan says, “The biggest misconception that most people have is there’s some chain of hierarchy in how your oil, concentrate, wax and shatter ends up looking. First, the physical form a concentrate takes is no indicator of quality, but simply a preference in process or handling. Ryan, from Steep Hill Labs, makes a couple great points in this Leafly article ‘What Does Good BHO Look Like Dabbing and Hash Oil Myths Part One’. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the different concentrates, but in reality they’re all quite similar. *photo from above referenced article ‘What Are Cannabis Concentrates A Guide to Extraction Techniques’ If you’re not clear on the various forms concentrates take, their textures, and the processes used to make them, ‘What Are Cannabis Concentrates A Guide to Extraction Techniques’, is a helpful guide ( except for off the mark comments on alcohol extraction). What’s the best form/texture for a concentrate? I will discuss the basics about concentrates and reference articles that articulate those points far better than I can, so please follow the links and check out the articles for a comprehensive understanding of this post. The myriad of textures, colors, aromas, and quality identifiers became overwhelming and confusing for me so I set out to break down the basics of this mysterious concentrate magic mumbo-jumbo for us amateurs. A quality concentrate contains only desired components like THC, CBD, and terpenes, while lesser quality concentrates also contain undesired components like fats, waxes, foreign contaminants, and excess residual solvents.

Cannabis concentrates are highly condensed components of the cannabis plant.

Dark amber shatter batter