What Are the Benefits of Botanical Terpenes?

Our botanical terpenes have authentic, cultivar-specific aromas that are affordable, effective, and built to help your brand stand out from the competition. 

Terpenes are the natural hydrocarbons produced by most plants that dictate their innate aroma, flavor, and even some of their effects. “Botanical” terpenes are those that have been extracted from everyday fruits, herbs, spices, etc. They’re also one of the most cost-effective, consistent ways to add authentic aromas and flavors to products!

While you CAN add plant matter to products to infuse them with aroma or flavor, it’s much more practical to rely on terpenes that have been expertly extracted from plant matter. But what if you’re trying to infuse products with true-to-type aromas from cannabis? 

On a molecular level, there is NO difference between cannabis-derived, hemp-derived, or botanically-derived terpenes. So, what are the benefits of using botanical terpenes? They’ll save you time, money, a major legal headache, and that’s just the start. 

Read on and learn more about the benefits brands can experience by infusing their products with botanical terpenes.

Botanical Terpenes Taste and Smell Exactly Like the Real Thing

For cannabis brands in particular, creating products that deliver on promised aromas and flavors is essential. For example, if a consumer is led to believe that a product will have the scent and taste of Blue Dream, they’re going to expect the product to deliver on that advertisement. 

As we mentioned earlier though, once terpenes have been isolated, there’s no difference between cannabis-derived and botanical terpenes. Even though botanical terpenes have been extracted from everyday plants and spices, our scientists can use them to authentically recreate the aromas and flavors of specific cultivars.

True-to-type aromas and flavors can help brands stand out from the competition while raising the bar for the entire industry. Considering that authenticity has been an issue for the cannabis market, this kind of dedication to quality can help promote consumer trust and brand loyalty.

Botanical Terpenes DON’T Include THC

In order to recreate the terpene profiles of cannabis cultivars, our chemists have studied over 400 botanical aroma compounds using the most advanced analytical equipment and techniques. This allows us to name and study each and every compound within a plant so we can create collections of THC-free terpene blends. 

So, on their own, terpenes will NOT get you high.

It also means both cannabis and non-cannabis products can utilize botanical terpenes to infuse products with the aromas and flavors of iconic cultivars. In addition, the lack of cannabinoids means botanical terpenes can easily ship worldwide without the same legal headache involved in shipping cannabis-derived terpenes or hemp-derived terpenes. 

Botanical Terpenes Cost Less

In addition to the legal hurdles, shipping cannabis-derived terpenes can be incredibly costly. Not only can it sometimes require expensive permits and licenses, but even something as simple as moving cannabis terpenes from one lab to another requires meticulous paperwork and documentation.

The cost savings of botanical terpenes doesn’t stop at just shipping though. Extracting terpenes from cannabis is complicated and, you guessed it, expensive. 

Things like temperature, soil quality, and farming techniques can impact the way a cannabis plant expresses terpenes. To ensure that a crop creates a consistent terpene profile, growing conditions must be meticulously monitored and can sometimes require specialized equipment. On top of that, the high cost of licensing and growing makes cannabis that much more expensive to source. 

Compared to terpenes extracted from cannabis, extracting terpenes from botanical sources is significantly less expensive, and those cost savings are passed down to you. That brings up another very important point. Consistency.

Botanical Terpenes Create Consistent Products

Yes, as we’ve mentioned, you can add raw plant matter (whether botanical or otherwise) to products if you want to go the old-school way of infusing them with aroma and flavor. There are several issues with this, though.

Terpenes are volatile. If you can source plant matter with consistent flavor and aroma, even things like rough handling (which is pretty common during the manufacturing process) can alter or destroy terpenes. That means the final product may not have the desired aroma or flavor. 

Expertly extracted botanical terpenes, however, will be consistent every time. That means fewer variables to contend with during product development, more control over flavor and aroma, and scalability won’t be an issue. 

Is Vaping Botanical Terpenes Safe? 

When botanical terpenes are used correctly, they can be safely consumed in a variety of products including vapes. 

At Abstrax Tech, we take safety and quality very seriously, which is why we’re proud to be the ONLY manufacturer of terpene-based products to have achieved certification as being compliant with the most rigorous global food safety and quality control program in the industry. That being said, these terpenes are highly concentrated and are only intended for manufacturing use and are NOT intended to be directly ingested, inhaled, or touched by bare skin without proper dilution. 

Additionally, we offer multiple formats (oil-soluble, water-soluble, powdered, etc) so that our customers have the most efficient and safe way to infuse their products with terpenes. If you are intending to use terpenes in a vape application then be sure to use oil-soluble products.

We’ve taken safety a step further by developing the Risk Assessment and Toxicological Evaluation Program (RA-TEP). Yes, our products are of the highest quality, but they can still pose risks if used improperly. That’s why we are establishing acceptable ingredient use levels for terpene-based flavors used in cannabis products.

Learn more about RA-TEP here.

We’ve also joined forces with other industry leaders to promote a safer and more robust vape industry. This coalition, called VapeSAFER, supports the proposed rescheduling of cannabis, recognizing the need for updated regulations that reflect the current understanding of the plant’s pharmacological effects and its impact on public health.

Abstrax Tech | True-to-Type Botanical Profiles

At Abstrax Tech, we’ve designed our Advanced Terpene Profiles to taste and smell exactly like the original cannabis material. The best part? Since they’re botanically-sourced, they’re not limited by supply, you can actually afford them, and we have three different collections to choose from.

Our Native Series is a collection of true-to-type profiles that incorporates a class of compounds that are the true origins of the “gas, skunk, and dank” that many cultivars are prized for. If your consumers don’t want to smell like they just hot-boxed their cars, our Premium Strain Profiles give you all that classic cannabis flavor with none of the skunk.

Want to capture the authentic aroma and flavor of iconic cannabis cultivars? Our Signature Series is a guarantee that you’re buying the authentic terpene profile  made in full collaboration with the original cultivators who know it best.

Interested in infusing your products with our botanical terpenes? Contact us today and let’s get started!

Use the Best Botanical Terpene Profiles in Your Products

SHOP Blue Dream

After years of searching, we’ve discovered the best version of this cultivar and modeled it from a particularly juicy sauce. This invigorating blend of sweet blueberries captures the sexiest, most iconic version of Blue Dream.

 

SHOP Bacio Gelato

Out of the tens of thousands of cultivars we’ve analyzed, Bacio Gelato reigns supreme as the gassiest strain ever measured. Created in partnership with Mario Guzman of Sherbinskis, this is the world’s only authentic and official Gelato terpene profile.

SHOP Northern Lights

This iconic cross between Thai and Afghani has cemented itself into the cannabis hall of fame with its palpable relaxation and dreamy euphoria. A celestial balance of sweet lemon and pine will have you seeing stars.

SHOP Acapulco Gold

Acapulco Gold is far out, man. With its rich combo of gilded honey, bright citrus, and that splash of gas, this landrace cultivar perfectly captures the cool gulf breezes and blazing Mexican sun of the 60s.

SHOP King Louie XIII

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Indeed, this monarch carries the traditional OG impact concentrated in a pleasantly cranial direction. This profile is just straight gas. If you want to get loud, look no further. The king is here.

SHOP GDP

GDP, or Granddaddy Purple, tastes like juicy Concord grapes followed by a barrage of berries that are mouthwatering and ripe. It’s important to respect your elders… especially when they’re this dank.

SHOP Blue RNTZ

Meet the slickest member of the dank RNTZ family. It takes the deep earthy musk and bright fruit of its lineage and adds tantalizing notes of dark blueberries and tart blackberries. Blue RNTZ is one smooth operator.

SHOP Couch Kush

Couch Kush is the perfect remedy for productivity burnout. Its deliciously gassy OG notes fuse with sweet dark berries for a comfortable dankness that’s peaceful, cozy and obliterates any guilt about sitting around and doing nothing.