Cannabis concentrates are products made by extracting the most desirable parts of the cannabis plant—the cannabinoids and terpenes—and leaving behind the rest (like plant material). These extracts are much more potent than flower and come in a variety of textures and forms, each with its own production method and effect profile.
🧈 Common Types of Concentrates
Here’s a breakdown of the terms you mentioned:
1. Wax
Texture: Soft and crumbly or sticky (like ear wax).
Made from: BHO (butane hash oil) or other solvents.
Potency: High (60-90% THC).
Use: Popular for dabbing or vaping.
Note: Often used as a catch-all term, but technically refers to a softer concentrate.
2. Badder (or Budder)
Texture: Whipped, creamy, almost like cake frosting or peanut butter.
Made from: Similar process as wax, but agitated more to give it that smooth texture.
Flavor: Often retains good terpene content = flavorful and aromatic.
Use: Dab it, vape it, or add to flower.
🔥 What’s the Difference Between Live and Cured?
These terms refer to what kind of cannabis material was used before extraction.
3. Live Rosin
Made from: Fresh frozen cannabis (not dried or cured).
Solventless: Made with heat and pressure—no chemicals.
Flavor & Aroma: Super rich in terpenes = bold taste.
Texture: Can come in badder, jam, or other forms.
Cost: Usually more expensive—because it’s top shelf and labor-intensive.
4. Cured Rosin
Made from: Dried and cured cannabis flower.
Also solventless.
Flavor: Still good, but often less intense than live rosin.
Potency: Very high—same cannabinoid punch, just less “fresh” flavor.