On this occasion, we will review the wide variety of products that can be obtained thanks to hydrocarbon extraction:
HONEY OIL
‘Honey oil’ is the pot culture term for hash oil, named so for it’s honey-like amber color and sticky consistency. Also known as Crude Oil, is the primarily consistency and is used in the production of all the variety of concentrates , it also can be processed for making distillates and all the sub products related. Its THC levels can vary from 30 to 80 percent.
SHATTER
Shatter is glass-like, brittle extract named for its breakability and is favored for its ease in handling when dabbing. Shatter that’s higher in d9-THC will tend to be more malleable than those containing primarily THCA, which will be more brittle.
WAX
Cannabis wax is the soft, opaque golden concentrate made of extracted oils from the cannabis plant. It can have a soft viscous texture (budder) or a slightly firmer but crumbly texture (honeycomb or crumble). Cannabis wax can be an incredibly potent concentrate containing as much as 90 percent THC.
SAUCE
THC sauce is one the newest trends on the market, consisting of pure THCA crystals, or ‘diamonds’, imbued with natural terpenes. BHO derived from a high-quality cannabis strain is left to age and crystallize, resulting in a product with a viscous sauce consistency. Sauce is a high-terpene full-spectrum extract (HTFSE), meaning products consist of around 50 percent THCA and anywhere between 13–40 percent terpenes.
DIAMONDS
In a jar of sauce left to cure, diamonds are the crystalline structures that form on the sides and bottom of the container. These THCA diamonds may also refer to the crystals left over after the terpene sauce has been removed from the initial sauce mixture- these are usually coated in residual sauce. Diamonds can also be extracted and further processed to become pure, isolated THCA.
HASH OIL
Hash Oil is the most common extraction method for commercial manufacturers, utilizing refined, lab-grade butane to create products like honey oil, badder, crumble, sauce, wax, or shatter.
CO2 OIL
CO2 oil is the popular golden-brown liquid commonly used to fill vape pens. Because carbon dioxide is non-toxic and safe for human consumption, choosing Co2 as a solvent for extraction significantly reduces consumer health risks. It also isn’t flammable, making this solvent-based method one of the safest for producers.
It is considered a high purity extraction since it doesn’t penetrate the chemical composition of the plant, despite this, it is mostly used to make vape carts and high purity terpenes.
ETHANOL EXTRACTS
Ethanol is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a solvent and in fuel. It is said to be as safe as CO2 and is commonly used as a food preservative and additive. Ethanol-based concentrates often retain chlorophyll, resulting in dark coloration and a bitter, grassy flavor.
As you can see, the hydrocarbon extraction allows a great versatility to obtain different products, you can check our catalog and see the different extracts that we work with.