Cannabis extracts are a key part of the legal marijuana market, and a potent way to ingest THC. These thick, viscous plant-derived substances can be suspended in oil or alcohol (tinctures) or in vaporization liquid to deliver a fast-acting high. They are a popular choice for many consumers who want to quickly experience the effects of THC without having to wait for their edibles to cook up.

Concentrates have become increasingly popular among discerning marijuana consumers, and are widely available for purchase at dispensaries across the country. They contain a higher concentration of the psychoactive ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) than top-shelf or high-grade marijuana, and can provide a more rapid, longer-lasting high.

In order to produce these concentrated products, the cannabis must undergo an extensive extraction process. This process usually involves using a solvent like butane or propane, although more basic methods can be used as well.

The type of extract produced depends on the method used and what parts of the plant are extracted. For example, if the leftover trim from a flower is used it is known as a trim run and tends to have a lower potency. On the other hand, if the flower or nugs are used it is called a nug run and is much higher in quality and potency.

Once whole melt extracts live badder is made, it can be further processed into a variety of different forms for consumption. For example, a THC shatter is a hard, crystal-like substance that can be dabbed with a dab rig and offers a quick-acting, high-potency high. Another popular form of cannabis extract is a THC sauce, which looks like a dense, honey-like gummy candy and can range in color from a deep amber to a yellow-gold.

Depending on the production method, the type of extract and how it is processed, cannabis oils for sale online can vary in price from one dispensary to another. A CBC News analysis found that a single product could cost two or even three times more in one provincially-run store than another. This disparity is putting a damper on efforts to wipe out the illegal black market and drive down prices for all Canadians.