Everything you need to know about dabs and concentrates in Minnesota
Cannabis concentrates (also called dabs or extracts) are highly potent cannabis products made by extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from flower. THC levels range from 60-90%, compared to 15-25% in flower.
In Minnesota, concentrates are available at licensed dispensaries. Purchase limit: 8 grams per transaction.
Live Resin
Premium extract from fresh-frozen plants. Strong flavor, high terpenes.
Price: $40-80/gram | THC: 70-85%
Diamonds
Pure THCA crystals in terpene sauce. Most potent.
Price: $50-90/gram | THC: 85-99%
Rosin
Solventless extract (heat & pressure). Clean, natural.
Price: $45-85/gram | THC: 65-80%
Wax/Budder
Soft, creamy consistency. Easy to handle, good flavor.
Price: $30-60/gram | THC: 65-80%
Shatter
Glass-like, brittle texture. Stable, long shelf life.
Price: $25-50/gram | THC: 70-85%
1. Dabbing (Most Common)
Use a dab rig (water pipe with heated nail). Apply small amount to hot surface, inhale vapor.
Equipment: Dab rig ($50-200), torch ($15-30), dab tool ($5-15)
2. Vaporizing
Use concentrate vaporizer pen. Load chamber, heat, inhale.
Equipment: Concentrate vape pen ($40-150)
3. Adding to Flower
Mix small amount with flower in pipe/joint. Enhances potency.
Are concentrates more expensive than flower?
Per gram yes ($30-80 vs $10-20 for flower), but concentrates are 3-4x more potent, so cost per dose is similar.
Can beginners use concentrates?
Start with extreme caution. Take one small dab and wait 10-15 minutes. Effects are much stronger than flower.