Live resin is a premium cannabis concentrate that is highly favored for its outstanding flavor, smell, and potent nature. Unlike other traditional concentrates, it is made from fresh, flash-frozen cannabis plants instead of the usual dried and cured buds. This preservation of the original state of the plant retains the terpenes, or aromatic compounds, which give cannabis both its distinctive flavors and effects.
Production starts with the immediate freezing of the cannabis plant after harvest, preserving the terpene profile. Frozen material then undergoes extraction in a controlled environment, usually with the use of such solvents as butane or propane. The result is a sticky, amber-like substance with a complex, robust terpene profile that mirrors the fresh plant.
Live resin is extremely popular among cannabis connoisseurs due to its rich flavor-it’s more pronounced than in many other types of concentrates. Its high terpene profile also contributes to the “entourage effect” where terpenes and cannabinoids work together for an overall better experience.
This concentrate is usually ingested through the processes of dabbing, vaping, or adding it to the flower for better experience. In addition to being versatile, live resin’s potency and flavor make it a popular choice among both recreational and medicinal cannabis consumers.
But, and there is always a but… Because of the whole intricate freezing and extraction process, live resin tends to be more expensive compared with other concentrates.
