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Types of Cannabis Concentrates: A Beginner’s Guide to Extracts

Cannabis has changed so much in the past few years. What was once just dried flower and a few old-school methods has now grown into a world full of unique products, especially concentrates. Many people want to know more but get confused by all the new words and textures out there. Today, we open that door a little wider.

This guide explores the types of cannabis concentrates, making tough ideas simpler for anyone starting out. The market in places like California is strict, and brands need skill plus compliance to make good products safely and legally.

Greenmount LLC, founded back in 2017 by Thair Daoud, Zaid Jadan, and Steven Daoud, is right in the middle of this action, focusing on small-batch vape cartridges, rosin carts, and craft badder.

What Is a Cannabis Concentrate?

A cannabis concentrate is a product made by removing the most desirable compounds, like cannabinoids and terpenes, from the cannabis plant, and leaving out the unneeded plant material.

This gives you a much stronger and often more flavorful experience compared to regular flower. These extracts can look like honey, wax, crystals, or even soft butter. The process can involve solvents or, sometimes, just heat and pressure.

Why Are Concentrates So Popular?

People turn to concentrates because they want something stronger and more flavorful. Because all the “extras” are stripped away, what’s left is a product full of the plant’s core compounds. This gives a much stronger effect for both medical and adult users. Some products are soft and spreadable, some are glassy and hard, while others can be sticky or creamy. Each has its own feel and use.

Understanding Type 7 Cannabis Manufacturing

A Type 7 license in California means the facility can use volatile chemicals to produce concentrates. This is the most closely-watched type of license because chemicals like butane and propane can be risky. Greenmount LLC’s Type 7 facility is purpose-built to stay safe, keep staff safe, and follow all rules. Here’s what it means:

• The company can extract and process almost every type of concentrate using both solvent and solventless methods.
• All machines must pass California’s strict safety checks.
• Staff must be trained, and records are kept for every batch.

This allows Greenmount LLC to make a broad range of carefully curated products, always with clean, quality steps in mind.

Main Types of Cannabis Concentrates Made at Greenmount

There are many ways to divide up concentrates, but these are the key kinds made at Greenmount LLC.

Live Resin

Live resin comes exactly from fresh-frozen cannabis flowers. This remains the plant’s natural and original terpene profile, which means the smell and flavor stay strong. Manufacturing happens in a closed-loop extraction system using butane or propane, quickly locking in those aromatic compounds.

• Bright flavors and high terpene levels.
• Most often seen as dabs or vape cartridges.
• Quick freezing is key for authenticity.

Distillate

Distillate is a high-purity cannabis oil. The process called “distillation” separates cannabinoids like THC from everything else, making a tasteless, odorless base. This oil can then be blended with flavor-packed terpenes for a smoother vape experience.

• Strong but very clean-feeling.
• Consistent effects.
• Good for people who want custom blends.

Rosin

Rosin is made without solvents, just heat and pressure applied to dried flower or hash. This pulls out the sticky, soft sap that holds a ton of the plant’s natural molecules.

• No chemical residue at all.
• Well-loved by purity-minded users.
• Used in rosin carts and dabs.

Badder, Rosin Carts, and Live Resin Carts: Special Spotlight

Badder

Badder is a concentrate with a texture somewhere between whipped butter and cake frosting. Made using hydrocarbons (usually butane), it goes through a special “whipping” process for that creamy look. At Greenmount, the team purges it at carefully controlled temperatures, locking in aroma while removing leftover solvent safely.

• Creamy, spreadable, and easy to use.
• Full of terpenes that give bold flavors.
• Popular for dabbing and small batches.

Rosin Carts

Rosin carts are a newer trend. They are vape cartridges filled with solventless rosin extract, no chemicals at all. The process keeps plant flavors bright and unfiltered.

• Very pure, best for those looking for a natural taste.
• Only heat and pressure are used (no solvents).
• Premium price, but many believe it’s worth it for the quality.

Live Resin Carts

Live resin carts are popular for their real flavor, often tasting nearly identical to the cannabis plant itself. They’re made using hydrocarbon extraction methods, keeping terpene levels high. Greenmount’s small-batch process means these cartridges are always fresh.

• Deep aroma and taste are true to the starting strain.
• Popular among people wanting real cannabis flavor in a vape.

A Look at How It’s Made

Product Type	Extraction Method	Notable Features	Texture/Look
Live Resin	Butane/Propane	High terpene, strong taste	Sap-like, sticky
Distillate	Distillation	Pure THC, customizable taste	Clear, runny oil
Rosin	Heat/Pressure	No solvents, full spectrum	Sap, sometimes butter
Badder	Hydrocarbons	Whipped, aromatic, smooth	Creamy, soft
Live Resin Cart	Hydrocarbons	Full flavor, plant-true	Oil in cart
Rosin Cart	Heat/Pressure	Pure, solventless, rich taste	Oil in cart