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Flower, Pre-Rolls, Edibles, and More: A Simple Guide to Product Formats

A neutral overview of common adult-use cannabis product formats and the label details adults 21+ can compare before making a purchase.

Cannabis flower products displayed in jars at Holy Smokes

For many shoppers, the hardest part is not deciding whether to visit a dispensary. It is deciding what category to explore once they get there. Product formats can feel unfamiliar until they are explained in plain language.

Flower refers to the traditional dried cannabis form. Pre-rolls offer convenience, while vaporizers, edibles, and concentrates each bring different shopping considerations. The point is not that one format is universally better than another. The point is that different customers value different experiences, routines, and levels of convenience.

Educational content helps lower the temperature around the buying process. When people understand the categories, they are more likely to shop thoughtfully and ask better questions in store.

Flower

Flower is the dried cannabis plant material sold by weight. Labels commonly show the net weight and cannabinoid potency as a percentage. Product names may include a cultivar name. Read the package for potency, producer information, warnings, storage directions, and the lot or testing link.

Pre-rolls

Pre-rolls contain cannabis flower prepared in rolling paper. They may be sold individually or in multipacks. Check the number of pre-rolls, total net weight, potency information, ingredients, and whether the label identifies any added material. Keep the package closed and stored according to its directions.

Edibles and beverages

Edibles include solid foods, chews, lozenges, and other orally ingested products; beverages are another orally ingested format. Labels generally identify the total THC in the package and the amount per serving, along with the number of servings. Review the ingredient and allergen information carefully. New York labels for orally ingested products include a warning that effects may be delayed.

Vape products

Vape products may include cartridges, pods, or all-in-one devices. Packaging should identify the net quantity, potency, ingredients, processor, warnings, and testing information. Do not use a device that is damaged or leaking, and follow the product’s storage and use directions.

Concentrates

Concentrates are processed cannabis products that can have high cannabinoid concentrations. The label is the place to confirm the format, potency, net quantity, ingredients or processing information where applicable, warnings, and storage conditions. A high number on a label should not be treated as a promise of quality or suitability.

Topicals

Topicals are intended for external application. Follow the label instructions and do not eat or smoke a product labeled for topical use. Review the ingredient list, usage directions, warnings, and storage information, especially if you have known sensitivities.

What to compare across formats

Instead of asking which format is best, compare the information that is actually available:

  • Product format and net quantity
  • THC and CBD amounts
  • Serving size and servings per package, where applicable
  • Ingredients and allergens
  • Required warnings
  • Storage directions and expiration date
  • Processor, lot information, and Certificate of Analysis link

Our guide to reading a cannabis product label explains these fields in more detail.

Use the live menu for current availability

Inventory changes. Browse the Holy Smokes live menu to see which formats are currently listed, then bring any label questions to the store. Adults 21 and older should bring valid government-issued photo ID.

Whatever the format, keep cannabis in its original packaging and secured away from children and pets. Do not drive or operate machinery while impaired.

July 16, 2026

Flower, Pre-Rolls, Edibles, and More: A Simple Guide to Product Formats

For many shoppers, the hardest part is not deciding whether to visit a dispensary. It is deciding what category to explore once they get there. Product formats can feel unfamiliar until they are explained in plain language.

Flower refers to the traditional dried cannabis form. Pre-rolls offer convenience, while vaporizers, edibles, and concentrates each bring different shopping considerations. The point is not that one format is universally better than another. The point is that different customers value different experiences, routines, and levels of convenience.

Educational content helps lower the temperature around the buying process. When people understand the categories, they are more likely to shop thoughtfully and ask better questions in store.

Flower

Flower is the dried cannabis plant material sold by weight. Labels commonly show the net weight and cannabinoid potency as a percentage. Product names may include a cultivar name. Read the package for potency, producer information, warnings, storage directions, and the lot or testing link.

Pre-rolls

Pre-rolls contain cannabis flower prepared in rolling paper. They may be sold individually or in multipacks. Check the number of pre-rolls, total net weight, potency information, ingredients, and whether the label identifies any added material. Keep the package closed and stored according to its directions.

Edibles and beverages

Edibles include solid foods, chews, lozenges, and other orally ingested products; beverages are another orally ingested format. Labels generally identify the total THC in the package and the amount per serving, along with the number of servings. Review the ingredient and allergen information carefully. New York labels for orally ingested products include a warning that effects may be delayed.

Vape products

Vape products may include cartridges, pods, or all-in-one devices. Packaging should identify the net quantity, potency, ingredients, processor, warnings, and testing information. Do not use a device that is damaged or leaking, and follow the product’s storage and use directions.

Concentrates

Concentrates are processed cannabis products that can have high cannabinoid concentrations. The label is the place to confirm the format, potency, net quantity, ingredients or processing information where applicable, warnings, and storage conditions. A high number on a label should not be treated as a promise of quality or suitability.

Topicals

Topicals are intended for external application. Follow the label instructions and do not eat or smoke a product labeled for topical use. Review the ingredient list, usage directions, warnings, and storage information, especially if you have known sensitivities.

What to compare across formats

Instead of asking which format is best, compare the information that is actually available:

Our guide to reading a cannabis product label explains these fields in more detail.

Use the live menu for current availability

Inventory changes. Browse the Holy Smokes live menu to see which formats are currently listed, then bring any label questions to the store. Adults 21 and older should bring valid government-issued photo ID.

Whatever the format, keep cannabis in its original packaging and secured away from children and pets. Do not drive or operate machinery while impaired.