LIVE RoSIN
photos by Kyle LeGrow
What is Live Rosin ?
Rosin pressing does not use any solvents or chemicals in its process . Instead , rosin is made using heated plates above and below a fine mesh bag of material . The bag can contain live hash , freeze dried cannabis , or even live kief . The cannabis concentrate is then pressed under extreme pressure using a hydraulic or pneumatic press . All the targeted compounds emerge in a pure , resinous sap as they are pressed out of the remaining plant material . Live rosin differs from rosin extraction in the steps of manufacturing . Live rosin usually uses bubble hash as its cannabis product . Live bubble hash is produced from ice-cold water , cannabis , a bucket , and different sizes of mesh bags . After the hash is collected from the mesh bags , it is dried . This “ full-melt hash ” is then placed into a rosin bag and pressed in a rosin press . The result is a very powerful and flavorful product . Live rosin is a very pure product that can range in color from yellow to off-white . Live rosin is considered full spectrum and is considered an artisanal product . The terpene and cannabinoid profile of live rosin are dependent on the content of the cannabis being used .
“ Live means the concentration or extraction has been performed using flash-frozen fresh cannabis as opposed to dried and cured cannabis .”
Tallymon live rosin courtesy of Pineapple Reserve
Which is Better ?
The better product is very difficult to answer so we will try to separate them based on different factors , considering terpenes , health benefits , price , and overall usability . When we look at live rosin versus live resin , the terpene profiles differ widely . Firstly , live rosin is a full-spectrum product , so every terpene contained in the original plant is present when concentrated . The product is dependent on the terpenes in the original material and doesn ’ t allow for terpene selection . When we compare it to live resin the differences are evident . Depending on the extraction method used to make live resin , specific terpenes can be increased or decreased . So , products can be produced that have different terpene profiles . This allows for more enhanced flavor and aroma and allows the consumer to have more variety .
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