Terpenes are behind much of the smell and flavor of cannabis. Here is how to use terpene information sensibly when you compare products.
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, including cannabis, citrus and pine. They shape the scent and flavor of a product, and many cannabis labels list them, often as a percentage. Some flower on our recent menu, for example, listed total terpenes of around 2 to 3 percent.
These descriptions are about aroma. They are not promises about how a product will make you feel.
Often described as earthy or herbal.
Associated with a citrus aroma.
Associated with a pine scent.
Often described as peppery or spicy.
Associated with a floral, lavender-like aroma.
Often described as fresh or fruity.
Treat terpene information as one objective way to compare aroma and product character, alongside cultivar, cannabinoid content, producer and format. Individual responses vary, and the presence of a terpene does not guarantee any particular outcome.
You will find terpene data most often on flower and concentrates.
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No. Terpenes are found in many plants.
No. Terpene names should not be treated as a promise of any personal or medical outcome.
In product details on the live menu and on labels where terpene data is provided.
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