Live Resin vs. Live Rosin: Understanding the Difference

As a cannabis enthusiast, you may have heard the terms “live resin” and “live rosin” thrown around, but what exactly do they mean? At Natural Apothecary, we’re here to help you navigate the world of cannabis concentrates and understand the key differences between these two popular products.

What is Live Resin?

Live resin is a type of cannabis concentrate that is made using fresh, frozen cannabis plants. Unlike other concentrates that use dried and cured cannabis, live resin is produced by flash-freezing the plant material immediately after harvest. This process helps to preserve the plant’s terpene profile, resulting in a more flavorful and aromatic concentrate.

The process of making live resin involves:

1. Harvesting: The cannabis plant is harvested at peak maturity.
2. Flash-freezing: The plant material is immediately frozen to preserve its terpenes and cannabinoids.
3. Extraction: The frozen plant material is then subjected to a solvent-based extraction process, typically using butane or propane.
4. Purging: The resulting concentrate is purged of any residual solvents, leaving behind a pure, potent product.

What is Live Rosin?

Live rosin, on the other hand, is a solventless concentrate that is made using a combination of heat and pressure. Like live resin, live rosin is produced using fresh, frozen cannabis plants to preserve the terpene profile. However, the key difference lies in the extraction process.

To make live rosin, the following steps are taken:

• Harvesting and flash-freezing: The cannabis plant is harvested and immediately frozen, just like in the live resin process.
• Ice water extraction: The frozen plant material is agitated in ice water to separate the trichomes from the plant matter.
• Sieving: The resulting mixture is sieved to collect the trichomes, which are then dried.
• Pressing: The dried trichomes are placed between two heated plates and pressed under high pressure to extract the live rosin.

Key Differences Between Live Resin and Live Rosin

Now that we’ve covered the basics of live resin and live rosin, let’s take a closer look at the key differences between these two concentrates:
1. Extraction method: Live resin is made using a solvent-based extraction process, while live rosin is produced using a solventless, heat-and-pressure-based method.
2. Purity: Live rosin is often considered a purer product since it does not involve the use of solvents. However, high-quality live resin can also be very pure if properly purged of residual solvents.
3. Flavor and aroma: Both live resin and live rosin are known for their robust flavor and aroma profiles, as they preserve the plant’s terpenes. However, some cannabis connoisseurs believe that live rosin offers a more authentic and unadulterated taste.
4. Consistency: Live resin can vary in consistency from sap-like to a more solid, honeycomb-like texture. Live rosin, on the other hand, tends to have a more uniform, butter-like consistency.

At Natural Apothecary, we’re more than just a business – we’re a majority-woman-owned and minority-owned company dedicated to promoting safe cannabis consumption and ensuring that high-quality cannabis products are accessible to our community. We’ve personally experienced the positive impact of cannabis, which has driven our unwavering commitment to making a meaningful difference in the local communities of Belleville, NJ & the surrounding areas.

Whether you prefer live resin or live rosin, you can find a wide selection of top-quality concentrates at our cannabis dispensary in Belleville, Lyndhurst, Nutley, Bloomfield, Kearny, East Orange, Newark, East Rutherford, Rutherford & Montclair, NJ. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to help you choose the perfect product to suit your needs and preferences.

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