Terpenes are a natural and organic way to describe the chemicals in plants. Terpenes help determine the style or flavor of a plant!
Terpenes are organic compounds found in plants that contribute to flavor, aroma, and/or document therapeutic value. These include essential oils such as garlic or nutmeg, as well as terpines such as sandalwood or foeniculum.
Because of their role in cuisine, aromas and flavors are known by names like spicey or garlicky; they can also be described as sweet or sour.
Modern agriculture has made use of terpines for pest control, since they can reduce the growth of plants with harmful cannabinoids such as CBD. As a result, larger farms have access to expensive equipment that allows them to isolate and terpene their cannabis products.
Terpene profiles
Terpenes are a powerful new element in cannabis culture. They are the flavoring and aroma compounds found in plants, that make them different from every other cannabis strain.
terpenes were first described in 1978 by the term tarney tribal native tribe members who use coffee and cocoa terpenes in their cooking and cosmetics.
Today, they are known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) because they can easily become contaminated by fumes from other substances. This makes them particularly important to use under strict licensing procedures.
VOCs have been shown to have a wide range of benefits, including improving pain relief, changing the taste of foods and beverages, and adding depth to otherwise plain materials. These effects are usually short-lived, however, as they are found in volatile oils.
Mellow fragrances
As opposed to the heavy and overpowering aromas found in some cannabis strains, certain terpene compounds found in cannabis plants create aromatic compounds within their flowers.
These components are called odorants and they are generally attached to the plant’s leaves, stems, or both. Once it grows it branches, it becomes a tree!
Someodor compounds are found in small amounts in the leaves and stems of all plants, but not in the flowers. As a result, some Flowers have no detectable aroma at all. These are called noodor flowers.
However, there are some noodor flowers that do have detectable odors. For example, skunk is known for having an intense smell of gasoline! This is why it is referred to as a gasoline flower.
Citrus notes
At the risk of alienating the masses, I will say that I find citrus notes prominent in premium cannabis products.
Not only does this taste delightful, it adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the product. Many people enjoy the tangy, citrus flavor that cannabis can have.
This is one way that people know how to use it- so if you like some lemon and cumin in your marijuana, you can try this!
Some brands use lime or orange zest as additives, which also contributes to the whimsical nature of your weed. It is also possible to find products with no notable flavors at all, however.
Rosemary odor
Less common than the citrus, earth, and floral aromas found in our cannabis, there are times when the smell of your bud is what draws you in.
This phenomenon is known as a aroma, and it’s created when essential oils are mixed with another substance.
Some of the most common aroma compounds found in cannabis are dandelion oil, lavender oil, and fennel oil. All of these characteristics appear in some form in premium cannabis, making them a popular target for roaster/distributors looking to introduce new customers to their product.
Dandelion oil is one of the most commonly used aroma compounds, appearing in both food and medicine over the last few hundred years. Its reputation has never faded, being used as a health cleanser and aid for colds and flu alike.
Pine smells
There is a smell that tantalizes your senses and makes your mouth water. It is called pine and it looks like this pine scent, but more intense.
Many plants have a scent that you cannot forget. Some smells are overpowering but not this plant’s smell.
The aroma is a sensation you feel as you smell it. You might say it feels like a cooked meal with some juices mixed in. It also depends on who made your opinion of the fragrance. Some people find it too strong or too overpowering
Some people enjoy the aroma of this plant because they feel protected from danger or something offensive was around them.
Hop aroma
The category of odor compounds known as Hop aromas include a wide range of chemical compounds and molecules that contribute to the scent of hops. These include essential oils, terpenes, and hop pollen.
Terpenes are plant metabolites that make foods and beverages unique. Terpenes are part of the Standard Organoleptic Mark (SOM) for plants.
Terpenes play an important role in cannabis plants, as they add flavor and aroma to leaves, flowers, and THC-rich stalks. Some examples of terpene signatures found in cannabis include geraniol, alliform with coconut oil, caryophyllus with peppermint oil, and bergamot with orange oil.
These signatures make up what is called the “SOM” for cannabis plants, because it contributes to their uniqueness under natural conditions to produce these smells, flavors, and oils.
Fruit tastes
There’s a lot of flavor going on in cannabis. As opposed to tobacco or chocolate where only one or two main ingredients are present, cannabis has many prominent flavors.
Some of these flavors are balanced, such as sweet and savory, or even sharp and acidic. Others are not so noticeable, such as the refreshingly berry-like qualities some cannabis items have.
These characteristics can make finding a specific flavor difficult, to say the least. This is why it is important to know what flavors you are trying for the first time. Having a starting point will help you find your new favorite plant!
The beginning consumer might be wary ofChanges in body and mood who goes for what with drugs, but today we are concentrating on the different flavors of cannabis because they can be confusing at times.
Sour flavors
In fact, there are several flavors found in cannabis. These include sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Most of these flavors are not strong, but they can be!
Some of these flavors are designed to compliment the cannabis sativa plant. For example, an earthy flavor can be great with marijuana that is heavy in stone rock and/or concrete.
A spicy cannabis flavor can be great with people who do not like overly sweet marijuana. Those who do not like spice may enjoy the Terpenes found in our premium cannabis products.
These special terpenes found in our cannabis products help create unique tasting flowers and concentrates.
