Cured Resin Cartridge
Cured Resin Cartridge Agent X is a 2022 weed strain from Alien Labs that is a mix of hit strains Atomic Apple and Xeno #1. Inside those parents are Apple Fritter, Triangle Mints, Kush Mints, and Zkittlez. Bred and grown for Alien Labs, Agent X looks super-green and icy, with a fuel, Z, and mint smell and taste.
The perfectly balanced hybrid hits strong, with an uplifting head effect and a relaxed body vibe.
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Hybrid
Lineage: Atomic Apple x Xeno #1
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Prominent terpenes: β-Caryophyllene, D-Limonene, Linalool
Cannabis Vape Cartridges: What Is In Your Oil?
In terms of cannabis extracts, vape cartridges offer convenience, portability, and functionality all rolled into one. Vape cartridges allow you to enjoy your cannabis oil on the go wherever you go without the harsh and smelly smoke of flower.
Also known as vape carts, these pre-filled cannabis oil cartridges can simply screw into a 510 threaded battery and be ready for use. Some vape cartridges come in proprietary forms and only work with compatible devices such as Pax Era pods and the Pax Era.
It is important to remember that not all cannabis vape cartridges are created equal. Low-quality cartridges are made of plastic, while high-quality ones are made of glass, ceramic, and metal. They can also contain lower quality oil.
Vape cartridges are generally pre-filled with between half a gram or 1 full gram of cannabis oil. Cannabis oil can vary in its concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes. Some carts include artificial flavors, thinning agents, botanically-derived terpenes, or cannabis-derived terpenes.
Generally, vape carts have a high concentration of THC although some have higher concentrations of CBD or more balanced ratios of THC and CBD.
Apart from the hardware and cartridge material, the oil is one of the most important aspects of the cartridge. Determining what is in the oil can help you decide which vape cartridge is right for you.
Cured and Live Resin Vape Cartridges
In order for the vape cartridges to work properly, the cannabis oil must have the right viscosity to effectively vaporize inside the device. Here is where there are differences between the type of cannabis oil used in vape cartridges.
Cured resin vape cartridges are usually made from CO2 or hydrocarbon extraction. Each has its pros and cons. CO2 cartridges use the CO2 extraction process and are able to retain many of the cannabinoids and some terpenes, although at a high upfront cost for equipment.
Hydrocarbon extraction is able to better preserve these terpenes and improve overall quality.
Live resin vape cartridges are usually only made with hydrocarbon extraction due to the solvent’s innate ability to reap more of the plant’s terpenes and cannabinoids. In live resin cartridges, consumers are able to consume a higher concentration of terpenes compared to standard cured cartridges.
Live Resin Vape Cartridges
Cannabis distillate cartridges, a type of cured resin, provide users with refined cannabis oil containing almost a majority of cannabinoids. Distillates are usually produced using ethanol or CO2 solvent. During the distillate-making process, the oil can lose out on its undesirables and also its terpenes.
Cannabis distillate, or even CO2-extracted vape carts, can offer high potency and even some aromatic appeal but may lack the nuance of a full-spectrum cured and live resin cartridge made with light hydrocarbons.
Some manufacturers may infuse terpenes back into the distillate and CO2 extracts after purification with botanically derived sources to resemble the flavor of the cannabis strain. However, distillates and CO2 vape carts will not resemble the original chemical profile precisely.
In its highest form, cured resin vape cartridges made with light hydrocarbons can be made from a near full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes, even if the terpenes must be separated and re-introduced. The result is a strain-specific product that tastes and smells just like the original strain.
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