Solvent Concentrates

Yes. All live resin is a solvent concentrate, but plenty of solvent concentrates are not live resin. 

It’s made by flash-freezing freshly harvested cannabis and extracting the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes using solvents like butane or propane (often called hydrocarbon extraction). That cold-processing method preserves more of the plant’s natural aroma and flavor, which is why live resin is known for its loud terpene profile and fresh-from-the-plant character. 

While live resin is a solvent concentrate, not every solvent concentrate qualifies as live resin. Other concentrates — like shatter, wax, crumble, or distillate — can also be made with solvents, but they’re produced from dried and cured cannabis rather than frozen flower.

While live rosin and live resin products are both made from fresh-frozen cannabis, they differ in extraction method. 

Live resin is a solvent-based concentrate typically made using butane or propane to extract cannabinoids from fresh-frozen flower. 

Live rosin is a solventless concentrate made by applying heat and pressure to ice water hash that was produced from fresh-frozen cannabis. 

Unlike live resin, which uses chemical solvents for extraction, live rosin relies solely on physical methods, making it a highly sought-after option for consumers who prioritize purity and artisanal production. Live rosin is often considered the cleaner and more craft-driven option. Still, it typically comes at a higher price point due to the labor-intensive process and the need for top-tier starting material. In contrast, live resin offers higher yields and can still deliver excellent quality, even when made from mid-grade starting material.

To store live resin concentrates, it's best to keep them in an airtight glass container or zipper storage bags (for short-term storage). For short-term storage, you can leave concentrates at room temperature away from heat or sunlight. For medium-term storage, put them in the refrigerator. 

For the long term, put them in the freezer, preferably vacuum sealed. Ensure you freeze and thaw them properly so they don't get contaminated with moisture when you open the jar. 

When you're ready to use them, let the jar thaw at room temperature before opening it. Only open the container once it's stopped sweating to avoid introducing moisture and compromising the concentrate's pristine quality.

In short, yes. Solvent-based extraction methods are more aggressive and produce higher yields of cannabinoids and terpenes, resulting in more potent concentrates, often reaching over 90% THC. 

Solventless concentrates, which are made with physical extraction methods using ice water, heat, pressure, or agitation, are considered more labor-intensive, selective, and less aggressive. They result in concentrates with lower THC but a better flavor profile.