The term “live” before a concentrate like live resin or live rosin refers to an extraction method using freshly harvested, uncured cannabis plants. Traditional processes use dried and cured flowers, but live concentrates are made from freshly harvested material.
After harvest, cannabis plants usually undergo drying and curing to remove moisture and enhance their characteristics. However, for live concentrates, plants are immediately flash-frozen to preserve volatile compounds like cannabinoids and terpenes.
Flash-freezing maintains freshness, resulting in robust and terpene-rich concentrates. The frozen material is then used for extraction, which varies depending on the concentration. The goal is to capture the terpene-rich taste and smell of the live plant.
Live concentrates are praised for potent flavors, rich aromas, and strong entourage effects. They offer a unique, immersive experience due to the preservation of various compounds.