Cannabis plants undergo a drying & curing process after they are harvested. This can have a shattering impact on the terpenes. Terpenes are the aroma molecules present within trichomes spread across a mature flower and foliage surrounding it. In the curing process, the cannabis plant is given some time to remove chlorophyll and moisture before the extraction process starts. In this duration, trichomes get subjected to conditions that are not helpful to the preservation of terpenes. Conditions include increased exposure to light, physical agitation, oxygen, and heat.
Fortunately, around 2011 a new process got introduced that made it possible to add ‘Live Resins’ to the concentrate category. What is live resin? In this process, the cannabis plant gets flash-frozen instantly after it is harvested. Through the extraction process, the harvest is retained at freezing temperatures. This helps to retain the valuable terpene profile of the plant. In these ways, the original fragrance and flavor are retained and transferred to its end product.
How do live resins differ from other concentrates?
The elevated terpene level that is found in live resins is the main distinguishing and separating factor. Besides producing extra pungent aroma, a high terpene percentage can also supply a high psychoactive experience because it interacts with THC & CBD.
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What are the varieties of live resins?
Live resins offer a variety of spectrum that differs in viscosity. It ranges between saps to butter, jellies, sugars, and solid shatters. Terpene concentration impacts the viscosity and several times the products get changed post-extraction. For example, viscous saps get beaten into butter.
How to keep the aromas and flavors of live resins fresh?
To preserve the quality and potency of live resins keep it in a light-proof and air-tight container. Its consistency and texture get maintained. Terpenes don’t get evaporated. High temperature and light speed the breakdown, so store containers in a cool environment. After every use ensures to close the container tightly or else it can lose its potency, texture, color, and taste.
How to consume live resins?
Dabbing is used to consume live resins. A dab rig and nail are used by the dabbers. The nail gets pre-heated to an optimal temperature. Turn the torch off and use a dabber to drop some live resin on the surface of the nail.
As soon as it comes in contact with heat, extract vaporizes. The dabber inhales the vapor through an opening on the rig.
The dabbing technique sounds simple, but needs some experience to heat the nail accurately and drop the extract on it without creating a mess.
