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General Terpene Questions
How do I pronounce this stuff?
Yeah, don’t worry, these are uncommon words (and there are a lot of them). We’ve heard them called everything from “terpentines” to “terrapins.” Everyone starts somewhere.
Starting with the basics: terpenes is pronounced “turr-peens.”
Check out our Terpene Isolates. We have a pronunciation guide on each of the individual product pages. That’ll help get you started.
What are terpenes?
Here’s the simple explanation.
You’ve known terpenes your entire life. If you’ve ever smelled a rose, peeled an orange, or sat next to a Christmas tree you’ve experienced terpenes in action.
Terpenes are what give plants their flavor, aroma, and some of their effects. And, if you think about it, cannabis is a plant just like roses and pine trees. So why does that matter?
You’ve probably been on Leafly and seen strains that make you energized and focused while others lock you into the couch. Do you know why different strains do different things?
TERPENES.
Those effects aren’t coming from THC (the stuff that gets you high), it’s the terpenes that do that! Think of THC as the gas pedal and terpenes as the steering wheel. THC gets the engine running but terpenes determine where you’re going to go.
Since terpenes are found in almost every plant in nature, we’re able to extract them from other sources (like mangoes, lemongrass, whatever) and blend them together to create the flavor, aroma, and effect of cannabis… without cannabis.
Terpenes provide varying degrees of effects on their own, but they really shine when they’re paired with a cannabinoid to unlock the Entourage Effect.
What’s the detailed explanation of terpenes?
Scroll up if you’re looking for the simplified explanation because this one might make your eyes glaze over. You asked for it.
Terpenes are a class of chemical compounds with the formula C10H16 that are biosynthesized in nature from the isoprene (C5H10) chemical functional group. The term “terpenes” is used colloquially to refer to a class of compounds that encompasses terpenes (Chemical formula C10H16), terpenoids (terpenes that contain compounds other than carbon and hydrogen), sesquiterpenes (chemical formula C15H24), sesquiterpenoids (sesquiterpenes containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen), di- and triterpenes as well as terpenoids. These compounds contribute to the aroma of many plants and are produced ubiquitously in nature.
How can I use terpenes?
Just like any other terpenes! Hemp-Derived Terpenes are another way to elevate your brand portfolio by offering unique products to drive growth across multiple applications.
Use them to flavor your distillate/concentrates, add dank flavor to your edibles, infuse your pre-rolls and flower, etc, etc.
For a real kick, try combining them with our botanically-derived terpenes (specifically the Cloudburst Series). That’s a door with a lot of opportunity behind it. Check out the answer to question 5 below for ideas, suggestions, and more info.
What is the Entourage Effect?
Alright, picture an elevator and an airplane.
If you were to smoke 100% pure THC, it’d be like riding a really tall elevator. You’d go up, but you’re not really going anywhere. Sooner or later you’re going to come back down in the same place. Not really a thrill ride.
Now add terpenes and repeat the experiment. This time you’re going to go wayyy up, miles high, but you’re also going to go on a trip. Now you’re flying and heading to Rome and Paris and maybe even the moon. Blast off.
Okay, to get serious, terpenes and cannabinoids work synergistically. The cannabis plant naturally contains both and that’s the quintessential experience that most of us are used to. When you combine terpenes and cannabinoids, just like nature intended, you get the full experience. You paint in color. You fly.
This is the “Entourage Effect” in action. If you’re making products with cannabinoids, you need terpenes.
What is the difference between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived?
Ah, the great debate. Purists will claim that cannabis-derived terpenes are the best without compromise. Botanically-derived terpenes have taken a bad rap over the last few years due to shady companies and a general lack of knowledge. We’re not going to tell you that one is better than the other - but they are different.
It’s important to understand that a molecule is a molecule. Regardless of where you extract a terpene from - whether its from OG Kush or a jasmine flower - it’s still the same compound. The big difference is how each of them are extracted, purified, and finalized. There is no shortage of ways to extract organic compounds from plant matter. Some are better at preserving the delicate flavor and aroma compounds while others decimate those fragile pieces. Some cannabis-derived terpenes contain the undesirable compounds found in plants like lipids, waxes, and chlorophyll. It’ll certainly taste and smell more “planty” but the question of better is subjective. So it really comes down to the quality of the extraction method, the purity of the compounds, and the subjective tastes of the end user.
You may have noticed that the botanical terps from some companies just don’t taste right. That’s because most terpene companies don’t invest the time or resources to actually research the plant - to understand what nature is telling them. We are the only terpene company with a type-7 lab which allows us to directly research cannabis in-house and use it to guide us when creating products. The only ones.
We genuinely love cannabis. In fact, it’s the entire reason why we’ve dedicated endless hours of R&D to understand what makes it tick. We don’t just aim to make random cannabis flavors based off of the analytics from some third-party lab. We want to understand what makes each cultivar unique so that we can do it justice when we recreate it in a botanical format. We believe that nature should guide us and, even more important, we should use that natural information to make incredible products.
In 2021 we had our breakthrough. We discovered what makes cannabis smell like cannabis. People have tried to guess for decades, but we are the ones who made the breakthrough discovery. That wasn’t a university or an analytical lab - that was Abstrax. And we, alone, are able to utilize that peer-reviewed research to create the best and most authentic terpene profiles in the world. We’re able to add the same skunky, gassy, aromatic compounds found in cannabis directly to our botanically-derived terpenes to give the best of both worlds.
We love studying and using this magical plant every day. So while Abstrax Tech is entirely dedicated to botanically-derived terpenes that bridge the gap between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived, our Abstrax Labs division creates world-class cannabis-derived terpenes and extracts. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
What is the difference between terpenes and essential oils?
Quick answer. Think of essential oils like a big bowl of chili. Everything is all mixed together. Terpenes are the beans - just one single component. We’re able to take that bean (this is a weird analogy) and polish it until it shines. Essential oils are made up of a ton of different terpenes along with some potentially unnecessary extras.
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How do I pronounce this stuff?
Yeah, don’t worry, these are uncommon words (and there are a lot of them). We’ve heard them called everything from “terpentines” to “terrapins.” Everyone starts somewhere.
Starting with the basics: terpenes is pronounced “turr-peens.”
Check out our Terpene Isolates. We have a pronunciation guide on each of the individual product pages. That’ll help get you started.
What are terpenes?
Here’s the simple explanation.
You’ve known terpenes your entire life. If you’ve ever smelled a rose, peeled an orange, or sat next to a Christmas tree you’ve experienced terpenes in action.
Terpenes are what give plants their flavor, aroma, and some of their effects. And, if you think about it, cannabis is a plant just like roses and pine trees. So why does that matter?
You’ve probably been on Leafly and seen strains that make you energized and focused while others lock you into the couch. Do you know why different strains do different things?
TERPENES.
Those effects aren’t coming from THC (the stuff that gets you high), it’s the terpenes that do that! Think of THC as the gas pedal and terpenes as the steering wheel. THC gets the engine running but terpenes determine where you’re going to go.
Since terpenes are found in almost every plant in nature, we’re able to extract them from other sources (like mangoes, lemongrass, whatever) and blend them together to create the flavor, aroma, and effect of cannabis… without cannabis.
Terpenes provide varying degrees of effects on their own, but they really shine when they’re paired with a cannabinoid to unlock the Entourage Effect.
What’s the detailed explanation of terpenes?
Scroll up if you’re looking for the simplified explanation because this one might make your eyes glaze over. You asked for it.
Terpenes are a class of chemical compounds with the formula C10H16 that are biosynthesized in nature from the isoprene (C5H10) chemical functional group. The term “terpenes” is used colloquially to refer to a class of compounds that encompasses terpenes (Chemical formula C10H16), terpenoids (terpenes that contain compounds other than carbon and hydrogen), sesquiterpenes (chemical formula C15H24), sesquiterpenoids (sesquiterpenes containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen), di- and triterpenes as well as terpenoids. These compounds contribute to the aroma of many plants and are produced ubiquitously in nature.
How can I use terpenes?
Just like any other terpenes! Hemp-Derived Terpenes are another way to elevate your brand portfolio by offering unique products to drive growth across multiple applications.
Use them to flavor your distillate/concentrates, add dank flavor to your edibles, infuse your pre-rolls and flower, etc, etc.
For a real kick, try combining them with our botanically-derived terpenes (specifically the Cloudburst Series). That’s a door with a lot of opportunity behind it. Check out the answer to question 5 below for ideas, suggestions, and more info.
What is the Entourage Effect?
Alright, picture an elevator and an airplane.
If you were to smoke 100% pure THC, it’d be like riding a really tall elevator. You’d go up, but you’re not really going anywhere. Sooner or later you’re going to come back down in the same place. Not really a thrill ride.
Now add terpenes and repeat the experiment. This time you’re going to go wayyy up, miles high, but you’re also going to go on a trip. Now you’re flying and heading to Rome and Paris and maybe even the moon. Blast off.
Okay, to get serious, terpenes and cannabinoids work synergistically. The cannabis plant naturally contains both and that’s the quintessential experience that most of us are used to. When you combine terpenes and cannabinoids, just like nature intended, you get the full experience. You paint in color. You fly.
This is the “Entourage Effect” in action. If you’re making products with cannabinoids, you need terpenes.
What is the difference between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived?
Ah, the great debate. Purists will claim that cannabis-derived terpenes are the best without compromise. Botanically-derived terpenes have taken a bad rap over the last few years due to shady companies and a general lack of knowledge. We’re not going to tell you that one is better than the other - but they are different.
It’s important to understand that a molecule is a molecule. Regardless of where you extract a terpene from - whether its from OG Kush or a jasmine flower - it’s still the same compound. The big difference is how each of them are extracted, purified, and finalized. There is no shortage of ways to extract organic compounds from plant matter. Some are better at preserving the delicate flavor and aroma compounds while others decimate those fragile pieces. Some cannabis-derived terpenes contain the undesirable compounds found in plants like lipids, waxes, and chlorophyll. It’ll certainly taste and smell more “planty” but the question of better is subjective. So it really comes down to the quality of the extraction method, the purity of the compounds, and the subjective tastes of the end user.
You may have noticed that the botanical terps from some companies just don’t taste right. That’s because most terpene companies don’t invest the time or resources to actually research the plant - to understand what nature is telling them. We are the only terpene company with a type-7 lab which allows us to directly research cannabis in-house and use it to guide us when creating products. The only ones.
We genuinely love cannabis. In fact, it’s the entire reason why we’ve dedicated endless hours of R&D to understand what makes it tick. We don’t just aim to make random cannabis flavors based off of the analytics from some third-party lab. We want to understand what makes each cultivar unique so that we can do it justice when we recreate it in a botanical format. We believe that nature should guide us and, even more important, we should use that natural information to make incredible products.
In 2021 we had our breakthrough. We discovered what makes cannabis smell like cannabis. People have tried to guess for decades, but we are the ones who made the breakthrough discovery. That wasn’t a university or an analytical lab - that was Abstrax. And we, alone, are able to utilize that peer-reviewed research to create the best and most authentic terpene profiles in the world. We’re able to add the same skunky, gassy, aromatic compounds found in cannabis directly to our botanically-derived terpenes to give the best of both worlds.
We love studying and using this magical plant every day. So while Abstrax Tech is entirely dedicated to botanically-derived terpenes that bridge the gap between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived, our Abstrax Labs division creates world-class cannabis-derived terpenes and extracts. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
What is the difference between terpenes and essential oils?
Quick answer. Think of essential oils like a big bowl of chili. Everything is all mixed together. Terpenes are the beans - just one single component. We’re able to take that bean (this is a weird analogy) and polish it until it shines. Essential oils are made up of a ton of different terpenes along with some potentially unnecessary extras.
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How do I pronounce this stuff?
Yeah, don’t worry, these are uncommon words (and there are a lot of them). We’ve heard them called everything from “terpentines” to “terrapins.” Everyone starts somewhere.
Starting with the basics: terpenes is pronounced “turr-peens.”
Check out our Terpene Isolates. We have a pronunciation guide on each of the individual product pages. That’ll help get you started.
What are terpenes?
Here’s the simple explanation.
You’ve known terpenes your entire life. If you’ve ever smelled a rose, peeled an orange, or sat next to a Christmas tree you’ve experienced terpenes in action.
Terpenes are what give plants their flavor, aroma, and some of their effects. And, if you think about it, cannabis is a plant just like roses and pine trees. So why does that matter?
You’ve probably been on Leafly and seen strains that make you energized and focused while others lock you into the couch. Do you know why different strains do different things?
TERPENES.
Those effects aren’t coming from THC (the stuff that gets you high), it’s the terpenes that do that! Think of THC as the gas pedal and terpenes as the steering wheel. THC gets the engine running but terpenes determine where you’re going to go.
Since terpenes are found in almost every plant in nature, we’re able to extract them from other sources (like mangoes, lemongrass, whatever) and blend them together to create the flavor, aroma, and effect of cannabis… without cannabis.
Terpenes provide varying degrees of effects on their own, but they really shine when they’re paired with a cannabinoid to unlock the Entourage Effect.
What’s the detailed explanation of terpenes?
Scroll up if you’re looking for the simplified explanation because this one might make your eyes glaze over. You asked for it.
Terpenes are a class of chemical compounds with the formula C10H16 that are biosynthesized in nature from the isoprene (C5H10) chemical functional group. The term “terpenes” is used colloquially to refer to a class of compounds that encompasses terpenes (Chemical formula C10H16), terpenoids (terpenes that contain compounds other than carbon and hydrogen), sesquiterpenes (chemical formula C15H24), sesquiterpenoids (sesquiterpenes containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen), di- and triterpenes as well as terpenoids. These compounds contribute to the aroma of many plants and are produced ubiquitously in nature.
How can I use terpenes?
Just like any other terpenes! Hemp-Derived Terpenes are another way to elevate your brand portfolio by offering unique products to drive growth across multiple applications.
Use them to flavor your distillate/concentrates, add dank flavor to your edibles, infuse your pre-rolls and flower, etc, etc.
For a real kick, try combining them with our botanically-derived terpenes (specifically the Cloudburst Series). That’s a door with a lot of opportunity behind it. Check out the answer to question 5 below for ideas, suggestions, and more info.
What is the Entourage Effect?
Alright, picture an elevator and an airplane.
If you were to smoke 100% pure THC, it’d be like riding a really tall elevator. You’d go up, but you’re not really going anywhere. Sooner or later you’re going to come back down in the same place. Not really a thrill ride.
Now add terpenes and repeat the experiment. This time you’re going to go wayyy up, miles high, but you’re also going to go on a trip. Now you’re flying and heading to Rome and Paris and maybe even the moon. Blast off.
Okay, to get serious, terpenes and cannabinoids work synergistically. The cannabis plant naturally contains both and that’s the quintessential experience that most of us are used to. When you combine terpenes and cannabinoids, just like nature intended, you get the full experience. You paint in color. You fly.
This is the “Entourage Effect” in action. If you’re making products with cannabinoids, you need terpenes.
What is the difference between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived?
Ah, the great debate. Purists will claim that cannabis-derived terpenes are the best without compromise. Botanically-derived terpenes have taken a bad rap over the last few years due to shady companies and a general lack of knowledge. We’re not going to tell you that one is better than the other - but they are different.
It’s important to understand that a molecule is a molecule. Regardless of where you extract a terpene from - whether its from OG Kush or a jasmine flower - it’s still the same compound. The big difference is how each of them are extracted, purified, and finalized. There is no shortage of ways to extract organic compounds from plant matter. Some are better at preserving the delicate flavor and aroma compounds while others decimate those fragile pieces. Some cannabis-derived terpenes contain the undesirable compounds found in plants like lipids, waxes, and chlorophyll. It’ll certainly taste and smell more “planty” but the question of better is subjective. So it really comes down to the quality of the extraction method, the purity of the compounds, and the subjective tastes of the end user.
You may have noticed that the botanical terps from some companies just don’t taste right. That’s because most terpene companies don’t invest the time or resources to actually research the plant - to understand what nature is telling them. We are the only terpene company with a type-7 lab which allows us to directly research cannabis in-house and use it to guide us when creating products. The only ones.
We genuinely love cannabis. In fact, it’s the entire reason why we’ve dedicated endless hours of R&D to understand what makes it tick. We don’t just aim to make random cannabis flavors based off of the analytics from some third-party lab. We want to understand what makes each cultivar unique so that we can do it justice when we recreate it in a botanical format. We believe that nature should guide us and, even more important, we should use that natural information to make incredible products.
In 2021 we had our breakthrough. We discovered what makes cannabis smell like cannabis. People have tried to guess for decades, but we are the ones who made the breakthrough discovery. That wasn’t a university or an analytical lab - that was Abstrax. And we, alone, are able to utilize that peer-reviewed research to create the best and most authentic terpene profiles in the world. We’re able to add the same skunky, gassy, aromatic compounds found in cannabis directly to our botanically-derived terpenes to give the best of both worlds.
We love studying and using this magical plant every day. So while Abstrax Tech is entirely dedicated to botanically-derived terpenes that bridge the gap between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived, our Abstrax Labs division creates world-class cannabis-derived terpenes and extracts. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
What is the difference between terpenes and essential oils?
Quick answer. Think of essential oils like a big bowl of chili. Everything is all mixed together. Terpenes are the beans - just one single component. We’re able to take that bean (this is a weird analogy) and polish it until it shines. Essential oils are made up of a ton of different terpenes along with some potentially unnecessary extras.
Fruity Series Terpenes
How do I pronounce this stuff?
Yeah, don’t worry, these are uncommon words (and there are a lot of them). We’ve heard them called everything from “terpentines” to “terrapins.” Everyone starts somewhere.
Starting with the basics: terpenes is pronounced “turr-peens.”
Check out our Terpene Isolates. We have a pronunciation guide on each of the individual product pages. That’ll help get you started.
What are terpenes?
Here’s the simple explanation.
You’ve known terpenes your entire life. If you’ve ever smelled a rose, peeled an orange, or sat next to a Christmas tree you’ve experienced terpenes in action.
Terpenes are what give plants their flavor, aroma, and some of their effects. And, if you think about it, cannabis is a plant just like roses and pine trees. So why does that matter?
You’ve probably been on Leafly and seen strains that make you energized and focused while others lock you into the couch. Do you know why different strains do different things?
TERPENES.
Those effects aren’t coming from THC (the stuff that gets you high), it’s the terpenes that do that! Think of THC as the gas pedal and terpenes as the steering wheel. THC gets the engine running but terpenes determine where you’re going to go.
Since terpenes are found in almost every plant in nature, we’re able to extract them from other sources (like mangoes, lemongrass, whatever) and blend them together to create the flavor, aroma, and effect of cannabis… without cannabis.
Terpenes provide varying degrees of effects on their own, but they really shine when they’re paired with a cannabinoid to unlock the Entourage Effect.
What’s the detailed explanation of terpenes?
Scroll up if you’re looking for the simplified explanation because this one might make your eyes glaze over. You asked for it.
Terpenes are a class of chemical compounds with the formula C10H16 that are biosynthesized in nature from the isoprene (C5H10) chemical functional group. The term “terpenes” is used colloquially to refer to a class of compounds that encompasses terpenes (Chemical formula C10H16), terpenoids (terpenes that contain compounds other than carbon and hydrogen), sesquiterpenes (chemical formula C15H24), sesquiterpenoids (sesquiterpenes containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen), di- and triterpenes as well as terpenoids. These compounds contribute to the aroma of many plants and are produced ubiquitously in nature.
How can I use terpenes?
Just like any other terpenes! Hemp-Derived Terpenes are another way to elevate your brand portfolio by offering unique products to drive growth across multiple applications.
Use them to flavor your distillate/concentrates, add dank flavor to your edibles, infuse your pre-rolls and flower, etc, etc.
For a real kick, try combining them with our botanically-derived terpenes (specifically the Cloudburst Series). That’s a door with a lot of opportunity behind it. Check out the answer to question 5 below for ideas, suggestions, and more info.
What is the Entourage Effect?
Alright, picture an elevator and an airplane.
If you were to smoke 100% pure THC, it’d be like riding a really tall elevator. You’d go up, but you’re not really going anywhere. Sooner or later you’re going to come back down in the same place. Not really a thrill ride.
Now add terpenes and repeat the experiment. This time you’re going to go wayyy up, miles high, but you’re also going to go on a trip. Now you’re flying and heading to Rome and Paris and maybe even the moon. Blast off.
Okay, to get serious, terpenes and cannabinoids work synergistically. The cannabis plant naturally contains both and that’s the quintessential experience that most of us are used to. When you combine terpenes and cannabinoids, just like nature intended, you get the full experience. You paint in color. You fly.
This is the “Entourage Effect” in action. If you’re making products with cannabinoids, you need terpenes.
What is the difference between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived?
Ah, the great debate. Purists will claim that cannabis-derived terpenes are the best without compromise. Botanically-derived terpenes have taken a bad rap over the last few years due to shady companies and a general lack of knowledge. We’re not going to tell you that one is better than the other - but they are different.
It’s important to understand that a molecule is a molecule. Regardless of where you extract a terpene from - whether its from OG Kush or a jasmine flower - it’s still the same compound. The big difference is how each of them are extracted, purified, and finalized. There is no shortage of ways to extract organic compounds from plant matter. Some are better at preserving the delicate flavor and aroma compounds while others decimate those fragile pieces. Some cannabis-derived terpenes contain the undesirable compounds found in plants like lipids, waxes, and chlorophyll. It’ll certainly taste and smell more “planty” but the question of better is subjective. So it really comes down to the quality of the extraction method, the purity of the compounds, and the subjective tastes of the end user.
You may have noticed that the botanical terps from some companies just don’t taste right. That’s because most terpene companies don’t invest the time or resources to actually research the plant - to understand what nature is telling them. We are the only terpene company with a type-7 lab which allows us to directly research cannabis in-house and use it to guide us when creating products. The only ones.
We genuinely love cannabis. In fact, it’s the entire reason why we’ve dedicated endless hours of R&D to understand what makes it tick. We don’t just aim to make random cannabis flavors based off of the analytics from some third-party lab. We want to understand what makes each cultivar unique so that we can do it justice when we recreate it in a botanical format. We believe that nature should guide us and, even more important, we should use that natural information to make incredible products.
In 2021 we had our breakthrough. We discovered what makes cannabis smell like cannabis. People have tried to guess for decades, but we are the ones who made the breakthrough discovery. That wasn’t a university or an analytical lab - that was Abstrax. And we, alone, are able to utilize that peer-reviewed research to create the best and most authentic terpene profiles in the world. We’re able to add the same skunky, gassy, aromatic compounds found in cannabis directly to our botanically-derived terpenes to give the best of both worlds.
We love studying and using this magical plant every day. So while Abstrax Tech is entirely dedicated to botanically-derived terpenes that bridge the gap between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived, our Abstrax Labs division creates world-class cannabis-derived terpenes and extracts. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
What is the difference between terpenes and essential oils?
Quick answer. Think of essential oils like a big bowl of chili. Everything is all mixed together. Terpenes are the beans - just one single component. We’re able to take that bean (this is a weird analogy) and polish it until it shines. Essential oils are made up of a ton of different terpenes along with some potentially unnecessary extras.
Classical Series Terpenes
How do I pronounce this stuff?
Yeah, don’t worry, these are uncommon words (and there are a lot of them). We’ve heard them called everything from “terpentines” to “terrapins.” Everyone starts somewhere.
Starting with the basics: terpenes is pronounced “turr-peens.”
Check out our Terpene Isolates. We have a pronunciation guide on each of the individual product pages. That’ll help get you started.
What are terpenes?
Here’s the simple explanation.
You’ve known terpenes your entire life. If you’ve ever smelled a rose, peeled an orange, or sat next to a Christmas tree you’ve experienced terpenes in action.
Terpenes are what give plants their flavor, aroma, and some of their effects. And, if you think about it, cannabis is a plant just like roses and pine trees. So why does that matter?
You’ve probably been on Leafly and seen strains that make you energized and focused while others lock you into the couch. Do you know why different strains do different things?
TERPENES.
Those effects aren’t coming from THC (the stuff that gets you high), it’s the terpenes that do that! Think of THC as the gas pedal and terpenes as the steering wheel. THC gets the engine running but terpenes determine where you’re going to go.
Since terpenes are found in almost every plant in nature, we’re able to extract them from other sources (like mangoes, lemongrass, whatever) and blend them together to create the flavor, aroma, and effect of cannabis… without cannabis.
Terpenes provide varying degrees of effects on their own, but they really shine when they’re paired with a cannabinoid to unlock the Entourage Effect.
What’s the detailed explanation of terpenes?
Scroll up if you’re looking for the simplified explanation because this one might make your eyes glaze over. You asked for it.
Terpenes are a class of chemical compounds with the formula C10H16 that are biosynthesized in nature from the isoprene (C5H10) chemical functional group. The term “terpenes” is used colloquially to refer to a class of compounds that encompasses terpenes (Chemical formula C10H16), terpenoids (terpenes that contain compounds other than carbon and hydrogen), sesquiterpenes (chemical formula C15H24), sesquiterpenoids (sesquiterpenes containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen), di- and triterpenes as well as terpenoids. These compounds contribute to the aroma of many plants and are produced ubiquitously in nature.
How can I use terpenes?
Just like any other terpenes! Hemp-Derived Terpenes are another way to elevate your brand portfolio by offering unique products to drive growth across multiple applications.
Use them to flavor your distillate/concentrates, add dank flavor to your edibles, infuse your pre-rolls and flower, etc, etc.
For a real kick, try combining them with our botanically-derived terpenes (specifically the Cloudburst Series). That’s a door with a lot of opportunity behind it. Check out the answer to question 5 below for ideas, suggestions, and more info.
What is the Entourage Effect?
Alright, picture an elevator and an airplane.
If you were to smoke 100% pure THC, it’d be like riding a really tall elevator. You’d go up, but you’re not really going anywhere. Sooner or later you’re going to come back down in the same place. Not really a thrill ride.
Now add terpenes and repeat the experiment. This time you’re going to go wayyy up, miles high, but you’re also going to go on a trip. Now you’re flying and heading to Rome and Paris and maybe even the moon. Blast off.
Okay, to get serious, terpenes and cannabinoids work synergistically. The cannabis plant naturally contains both and that’s the quintessential experience that most of us are used to. When you combine terpenes and cannabinoids, just like nature intended, you get the full experience. You paint in color. You fly.
This is the “Entourage Effect” in action. If you’re making products with cannabinoids, you need terpenes.
What is the difference between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived?
Ah, the great debate. Purists will claim that cannabis-derived terpenes are the best without compromise. Botanically-derived terpenes have taken a bad rap over the last few years due to shady companies and a general lack of knowledge. We’re not going to tell you that one is better than the other - but they are different.
It’s important to understand that a molecule is a molecule. Regardless of where you extract a terpene from - whether its from OG Kush or a jasmine flower - it’s still the same compound. The big difference is how each of them are extracted, purified, and finalized. There is no shortage of ways to extract organic compounds from plant matter. Some are better at preserving the delicate flavor and aroma compounds while others decimate those fragile pieces. Some cannabis-derived terpenes contain the undesirable compounds found in plants like lipids, waxes, and chlorophyll. It’ll certainly taste and smell more “planty” but the question of better is subjective. So it really comes down to the quality of the extraction method, the purity of the compounds, and the subjective tastes of the end user.
You may have noticed that the botanical terps from some companies just don’t taste right. That’s because most terpene companies don’t invest the time or resources to actually research the plant - to understand what nature is telling them. We are the only terpene company with a type-7 lab which allows us to directly research cannabis in-house and use it to guide us when creating products. The only ones.
We genuinely love cannabis. In fact, it’s the entire reason why we’ve dedicated endless hours of R&D to understand what makes it tick. We don’t just aim to make random cannabis flavors based off of the analytics from some third-party lab. We want to understand what makes each cultivar unique so that we can do it justice when we recreate it in a botanical format. We believe that nature should guide us and, even more important, we should use that natural information to make incredible products.
In 2021 we had our breakthrough. We discovered what makes cannabis smell like cannabis. People have tried to guess for decades, but we are the ones who made the breakthrough discovery. That wasn’t a university or an analytical lab - that was Abstrax. And we, alone, are able to utilize that peer-reviewed research to create the best and most authentic terpene profiles in the world. We’re able to add the same skunky, gassy, aromatic compounds found in cannabis directly to our botanically-derived terpenes to give the best of both worlds.
We love studying and using this magical plant every day. So while Abstrax Tech is entirely dedicated to botanically-derived terpenes that bridge the gap between cannabis-derived and botanically-derived, our Abstrax Labs division creates world-class cannabis-derived terpenes and extracts. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
What is the difference between terpenes and essential oils?
Quick answer. Think of essential oils like a big bowl of chili. Everything is all mixed together. Terpenes are the beans - just one single component. We’re able to take that bean (this is a weird analogy) and polish it until it shines. Essential oils are made up of a ton of different terpenes along with some potentially unnecessary extras.
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