What is live resin and how is it made?Live resin is a type of
cannabis concentrate produced using a special technique. Before and after the extraction process, newly harvested cannabis is frozen to a subcritical temperature, skipping the phases of drying and curing.The process of drying and curing usually undergone by a cannabis plant can have a damaging effect on terpenes, the compounds that account for flavour and aroma. They are present in the trichomes, which line virtually every surface and surrounding foliage of a mature cannabis bud.The cannabis plant wicks itself away from moisture and chlorophyll during drying and curing. Adverse conditions such as: increased exposure to heat, oxygen, and light, and physical agitation, which can all degrade terpenes, can also be encountered by trichomes.
How live resin look like?Usually, Live Resin is a dark yellow colour. Sitting somewhere between a sauce and a wax, not too wet and not quite like taffy, it is a more malleable concentrate.
How live resin different from other cannabis concentrates?Due to its high terpene content, Live resin differs from other concentrates, such as shatter, rosin, or other BHO products. Due to the entourage effect, a more complex terpene profile may also provide a different and more complex experience because of how all the various cannabis compounds work together to create an experience
.How to store live resin
Keep live resin cool and in an air-tight container, preferably in a fridge if you can. This will preserve the terpenes and keep it tasting and smelling great for a while.
The ever-increasing popularity of live resinWhile live resins are still sold at a higher premium than other concentrate products, namely BHOs, live resin prices are far more affordable nowadays and there are a variety of options available for
most dispensaries.
Live resins will continue to be produced as the market for cannabis concentrates continues to demand more flavorful options that provide a more nuanced experience. After all, it is truly a remarkable experience to enjoy a focus that stays true to the fragrance of the flower from which it came.