Live rosin is a cannabis concentrate made by applying immense heat and pressure to bubble hash, as opposed to chemical solvents.
This
extraction process is much
more expensive and time-consuming than other methods, as it requires pressing the bubble hash with 300 to 1,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. However, as a result, live rosin offers a
higher concentration of aromatic terpenes and cannabinoids, making it ideal for those seeking to savor the nuanced flavor of cannabis and experience the full spectrum of hemp-derived compounds.
Commercially, live rosin is offered in a variety of forms. It is often infused into
gummies and edibles, which feature
robust, nuanced flavors and effects, or simply sold as a pure concentrate (jam, bubble hash, or budder).
Rosin Vs. Live Rosin
It is common to assume that live rosin and rosin are identical, but the two have one distinct, yet significant, difference—how the flower from which they are extracted is prepared. Concentrate connoisseurs claim that live rosin is superior due to its flavorful taste and freshness, which can be attributed to how it is processed.
Live rosin is made from cannabis flower that has never been cured or dried. This method retains the maximum number of terpenes and cannabinoids, as the curing process tends to destroy these delicate plant compounds.
On the other hand, although rosin is also extracted via a solventless process that involves applying heat and pressure to plant matter, it uses dried flower, kief, or hash. Because the cannabis flower is dry, this extraction process will not yield as many aromatic, flavorful terpenes.
Live Resin Vs. Live Rosin
Live resin is extracted from fresh cannabis flower, too, but the process is not solventless. Rather, live resin is typically drawn out using a light hydrocarbon solvent, such as butane, propane, or alcohol. Many consumers have concerns about the safety of this process and prefer not to use live resin at all, but the fact of the matter is that live resin is the superior option for vapes and smoking products due to its optimal viscosity.
Fortunately, an alternative method was developed for enthusiasts to enjoy the benefits of live resin. High-quality live resin, such as the kind infused into
our live resin disposable vapes, is extracted using R134a, a non-toxic and non-corrosive solvent.
However, when it comes to edibles, fans prefer to use live rosin over live resin because it allows them to enjoy hemp to the fullest, without any solvents.
Ways to Consume Live Rosin
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