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Live resin

A plain-English cannabis definition for Canadian consumers. Use it for education, then confirm provincial rules and product details with licensed sources.

Live resin is a cannabis offset-4 transition-colors hover:underline" title="Learn more about Concentrate">concentrate known for preserving the plant's original aroma and flavour profile.

Also called / Category:

Live concentrate, Live extract / Products & Formats

Key takeaways:

  • Live resin is made using fresh, flash-frozen cannabis plants.
  • It captures a full spectrum of terpenes and cannabinoids.
  • Often featured on dispensary menus and in product reviews.
  • Known for its strong aroma and flavour.

What it is / How it shows up:

Live resin is a type of cannabis concentrate that appears on dispensary menus and in reviews for its high-quality preservation of terpenes and cannabinoids. It is produced by flash-freezing freshly harvested cannabis plants and then extracting resin using solvents, often resulting in a flavorful and aromatic product. This process helps maintain the plant's original chemical profile, offering consumers a potent experience that closely mirrors the live plant.

How it’s measured or identified:

  • Testing for terpene content.
  • Analysis of cannabinoid profiles.

Use in context:

  • "This live resin has an incredible terpene profile."
  • "I love the fresh taste of live resin concentrates."
  • "Live resin offers a more aromatic experience than other extracts."

Safety & compliance in Canada:

  • Must comply with Health Canada regulations.
  • Labelled with THC/CBD content and batch information.
  • Sold only to consumers aged 19+ (18+ in Quebec).

Related terms / See also:

FAQs:

What makes live resin different from other concentrates?
Live resin is made from fresh, flash-frozen cannabis, preserving more terpenes and cannabinoids compared to other methods.

How should live resin be stored?
Store live resin in a cool, dark place in an airtight container to maintain its quality.

Sources:

  • Health Canada
  • PubChem

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