WHAT IS SHATTER?

Shatter is an extremely popular from of concentrated cannabis, that isrnwidely used.

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It is so named, because of a tendency to snap, or shatter when handled.

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It has a translucent appearance and colors can range from a honeylikernamber, to darker yellow, much like olive oil.Some shatter AAAA products can differrnin consistency and it can range from very brittle, to almost toffee-like,rndepending on the manufacturer.

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WHY IS IT SO POPULAR?

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First-time or beginner users need to be cautious with this product.

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The reason why it is so popular is quite simply, because it works. Itrnacts exceptionally fast and provides a long-lasting high for the user 

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While the THC content of shatter varies, it does tend to be extremelyrnhigh, at around 50% to 80%. Some of the stronger varieties even reach 90%.

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As a comparison, your average cannabis flower would have a THC level ofrnaround 30%, so be careful out there.

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WHAT IS CBD SHATTER?

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While normal shatter is high in THC, makers also produce a variety thatrnis high in cannabidiol (CBD) and low in THC.

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This variety is only for medicinal and therapeutic use, where users wantrnthe benefits of cannabis, without its intoxicating effect.

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PRODUCE TECHNIQUE

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A combination of heat and liquified butane is used in a chemical processrnto separate the cannabinoids from the cannabis plant. This process alsornextracts a limited quantity of terpenes.

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During the process, the butane mixture simmers slowly over low heat,rnuntil it evaporates completely and purges the remaining solvent. It is thenrnleft to solidify into the hard sheet of substance that we know as shatter.

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Clarity and quality of shatter can vary, depending on factors such asrnthe cannabinoid and terpene, as well as the quality and profile of thernmaterials used in the process.

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During a similar process, other types of cannabis concentrate will bernstirred and agitated until harden occurs. rnThe result is the different consistency of product that one would findrnin the likes of budder AAAA, wax and various other variants.