What is Live Resin Sauce?
You may have seen or heard of the power, potency, and robust flavor profile of cannabis sauce, but with all of the different and exciting concentrates entering the market, it can be confusing to keep up. Don’t worry, the experts at Green Sativa are here to give you all of the saucy details about this unique cannabis concentrate that has come to be regarded as a premium product. Keep reading to learn more about cannabis concentrates, what live sauce is, how you can use live sauce and the difference between Live Resin and Sauce.
What is A Cannabis Concentrate?
Cannabis concentrates are extraordinarily potent distilled substances. As the name suggests, they contain concentrated levels of the most desirable parts of the plant, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. This means that concentrates boast all of the beneficial compounds of the cannabis flower with none of the excess plant material. Concentrates are created through the process of extraction, designed to strip the trichomes from the extraneous plant matter. Trichomes are the small, sparkling structures that contain the active agents of the plant: cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids.
What is Live Resin?
Live Resin is also referred to as live “sap,” and contains concentrated cannabis trichomes. Live Resin is differentiated by its extraction process. Most concentrates are created by stripping the compounds from the plant after it has already been dried, but with live resin, the process occurs when the plant is at its freshest. By shifting the extraction point, the resulting concentrate maintains a robust flavor that is extraordinarily potent. This sap-like substance can only be created by qualified technicians who are trained and have access to high-grade laboratory equipment, seeing as this process relies upon cryogenically freezing fresh flower. This is the only way to ensure that the full terpene profile of the plant is preserved through the extraction process.
What is the Difference Between Live Resin and Live Sauce?
Live Sauce is a live resin derivative. The physical difference between live resin and live sauce is apparent in the consistency of the substance. While live resin retains a sap-like texture, live sauce is composed of a liquid portion and a solid portion. This is due to the chemical differences between the two. The liquid component of live sauce is known as high terpene extract (HTE) or terp oil. This contains the aromatic qualities of cannabis – think tastes and smells. The solid portion of sauce is composed of THCa crystals or the psychoactive component of cannabis that becomes activated with heat. These crystals are often referred to as “THC diamonds” or “diamonds” which can be further “mined” as terp sauce.
Full Spectrum and the Entourage Effect
Many live sauce and resin products are full-spectrum, meaning the goal of the extraction process is to retain the integrity of the active compounds found in the cannabis trichomes. While not all live sauces and resins are full-spectrum, those that do encourage what is known as the “Entourage Effect. This refers to the phenomenon in which all of the compounds available in cannabis work in tandem to produce a synergistic effect. Full-spectrum products are renowned for the powerful response they elicit within the body.
Premium THC Products
Both live resin and live sauce are considered premium products due to the intensity of the extraction process, and of course, the quality and purity of the experience. They are highly desirable due to their captivating aromatic profiles in addition to providing incredible potency.
Live Resin Sauce and Dabbing
While live sauce and live resin are occasionally available as vape cartridges known as “sauce carts,” the most common way to reap the benefits of live sauce is through dabbing. Through the use of A specifically-designed glass bong commonly called an “oil rig” a dab nail is heated to a high temperature, which activates the THCa crystals. Because sauce is composed of terp oil and THCa crystals, it does not have a uniform distribution of compounds throughout the substance. This means that the experience may vary from dab to dab depending on the concentration of liquid to solid within an individual hit.
Purchase Your Perfect Strain at the Best Dispensary in Colorado
If you are eager to try live sauce, one of the most coveted and potent products on the market look no further than Green Sativa! View our menu to browse the availability on our live sauce products. Our expert budtenders will ensure you don’t get lost in the sauce and will gladly answer all of your questions. Connoisseurs from Denver to Federal Heights have trusted Green Sativa for the best cannabis in Colorado. Visit our experts at Green Sativa located in Federal Heights, or online.
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