What constitutes “concentrates” in the cannabis context?

In the cannabis context, concentrates are defined as products that have a high concentration of cannabinoids, which are the active compounds responsible for the plant's effects. This concentration is achieved through various extraction techniques, which often involve the removal of plant material and other non-cannabinoid components.

These extraction techniques can include methods like butane extraction, CO2 extraction, or alcohol extraction, where the goal is to isolate the cannabinoids and, in some cases, terpenes, to create a product that is significantly more potent than the original plant material. As a result, concentrates can contain high levels of compounds such as THC, CBD, and various terpenes, making them popular for both recreational and medicinal use.

The other options do not accurately define concentrates. Low-quality leaves and stems do not constitute concentrates as they typically lack the desirable cannabinoid concentration. Dried cannabis flowers alone are not considered concentrates, as they contain lower levels of cannabinoids when compared to extracted products. Finally, while some concentrates may indeed contain a mix of cannabinoids and terpenes, the defining characteristic of concentrates is the method of extraction and the resulting high concentration of cannabinoids, making option B the most accurate choice.