What is the Difference Between Rosin and Live Rosin?

Rosin is one of the most talked-about cannabis extracts today. As many already know, the difference between Rosin and Live Rosin, or other types of extractions, lies in the extraction process.

BHO and other concentrates are typically made using solvents such as butane, alcohol, or propane. Rosin, on the other hand, is made using only heat and pressure. However, even within this same technique, there are two distinct products that can be obtained. Have you heard of Live Rosin and do you know how it differs from traditional Rosin?

The difference is simple: Rosin is made using previously dried and cured buds (or hash) in any of its formats, while Live Rosin is made using freshly harvested buds, either just cut or fresh-frozen immediately after harvest.

Connoisseurs of these concentrates often claim that Live Rosin offers a superior flavor thanks to its freshness and herbal aroma. This is due to the presence of terpenes and monoterpenes, along with other compounds such as esters, aldehydes, ketones, and sulfur compounds, that are more abundant in fresh cannabis plants. These compounds are also more volatile than sesquiterpenes. As a result, Live Rosin tends to have a honey-like appearance similar to other high-end extractions.

What Causes These Differences?

The main reason for the difference between Rosin and Live Rosin is the higher presence of monoterpenes in fresh buds. These compounds evaporate more quickly than sesquiterpenes because they are smaller in size. One sesquiterpene is about one and a half times the size of a monoterpene. That’s why freshly harvested buds have a richer monoterpene profile, while dried buds contain mostly sesquiterpenes.

It might seem like a minor change, but it makes a big difference.

Rosin and Live Rosin can be made at home using a hair straightener and parchment paper, or with a dedicated Rosin press, which is more expensive but also more effective.

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¡Sweet harvests!

Text: @desayunoconweed

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