Glossary

Rosin extract

Rosin extract is a solvent-free cannabis concentrate/extract created by applying heat and pressure to cannabis flower, already separated trichomes (sometimes referred to as kief), or hash - squeezing out a resinous substance rich in cannabinoids and terpenes.

How is rosin extract made?

 

Rosin extract is produced by applying heat and pressure to cannabis materials, such as flower or hash, to extract the resin

Rosin extract is a solventless concentrate, meaning only mechanical means are applied to extract the cannabinoids and terpenes

 

What are the benefits of using rosin extract?

 

Rosin extract is highly valued for its purity, as it doesn’t involve the use of chemical solvents like butane or ethanol to strip the plant of its cannabinoids and terpenes. This results in a more natural, unaltered product that is free of any residual solvents.

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