Cannabis terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give different cannabis strains their signature fragrances, ranging from the earthy notes of pine and the citrusy zing of lemon to the soothing aroma of lavender. But they are more than just delightful scents – they hold a wealth of benefits waiting to be explored.
Terpenes can be added in food, several beverages, cocktails, sodas, syrups, icecream, cosmetics and several health products too.
Terpenes make your food smell and taste delicious, they have a wide range of health benefits. Each terpene is associated with unique effects. Linalool, a terpene found in lavender, is widely used to reduce anxiety and promote stress relief. Limonene, a terpene found in citrus, is said to increase focus, boost metabolism and relieve heartburn.
Terpenes are also responsible for the taste and smell of cannabis. There are hundreds of strains of cannabis, each with a different makeup of dominant terpenes which explains why the plant can sometimes smell skunky, floral and piney. Strains like Sour Tangie and Lemon Haze have notes of lemon and lime due to high concentrations of the terpene limonene.
Green Lab Terpenes are very unique. It made of 100% natural; fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, providing the strong cannabis scent without cannabis.
The cannabis terpenes profile is a perfect mixture of terpenes, with exactly the same profile of an extraction of cannabis.
Terpenes from 100% organic. Made with the highest quality raw materials, free of pesticides or polluting agents.
We always recommend testing from less to greater quantity, because our terpenes provide an intense flavor and aroma easily.
We always recommend apply the terpenes during cold processes, trying to avoid the strong pressure changes (ex. Vaccuum); in this way the terpenes will not evaporate and they will perfectly integrate in your recipe.
Here you have some examples of the proportions suggested for food & drinks:
• Ice cream: Approx. 0.025ml of Terpenes to 0.1ml for 1kg Ice cream.
• Beer: Approx. 1ml of Terpenes for 3L of beer.
• Sparkling water: Approx. 1 or 2 drops of Terpenes per 1L of water.
• Oils: Approx. 1ml of Terpenes for 3L of oil.
• Honey: Approx. 1ml of Terpenes for 1kg or 2 kg of honey.
Terpenes are volatile elements, we always recommend to keep them cold in the fridge, in this way you will avoid possible evaporation during the use.
Remember that while using the terpenes the temperature should not exceed 60 ° C to avoid the evaporation of most volatile terpenes.
Always keep our terpenes in their original packaging because the dark glass used is UV rays’ proof and is perfect for the conservation of thermo or photosensitive products; in this way you can avoid color changes, losses or contamination, (terpenes are corrosive and can damage other materials such a plastic)