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WHAT ARE PRE-ROLLS MADE WITH?
Are Dispensary Pre-Rolls Made with Lower
Quality Weed?
Are pre-rolled joints just shake, sticks, and stems or are you getting the real deal in there?
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Are Dispensary Pre-Rolls Lower Quality Cannabis?

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There are a lot of myths about the quality of pre-rolled cannabis sold by dispensaries. Many people believe that pre-
rolls are the most economical product you can buy. Therefore, the cannabis used to manufacture them must be a
substandard—de cient quality of cannabis.
Pre-rolls are not a method for dispensaries to get rid of low-grade cannabis. They are a product that some consumers
prefer because they are convenient. First, you do not have to pull out your glass pipe or use a vaporizer. Second, you
don’t have to spend time grinding medical cannabis and packing cones. Pre-rolls are low-mess and ready to use. And
that appeals to a lot of people.
Let’s “shake up” (https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/blog/pre-rolls-it-is-time-to-shake-up-the-myths/) some of the
common myths about pre-rolls and determine how they are made. We’ll also take a look at how popular this type of
cannabis product is in legalized states.
The Simple No-Waste Science of How Pre-Rolls Are Made

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Depending on the strain, cannabis can take six to ten weeks to grow. And since dispensaries typically produce their
cannabis for processing, they don’t want to see any of it going to waste. It’s a valuable product, and the supply of
certain strains can also be scarce.
When dispensaries receive boxes or bags of raw cannabis, the rst step is to trim it. Now, during hand trimming
(because machines can’t do it), some of the cannabis crumbles o . And you probably think that the stems do too,
which is correct.
After trimming, dispensaries sift whatever has fallen away. You may still get a few pieces of stems in with your whole
ower order. The branches are separated from the loose cannabis granules. The shake will be repurposed into other
products. And the stems are either discarded or also repurposed for other cannabis-infused concoctions.
Trimming is not the only time that cannabis buds will shed shake. Dispensaries store cannabis in acrylic or glass jars. If
the dispensary has a wide assortment of owers, those jars might be moving around all day. As the buds move, more
shake is created at the bottom of the jar.
Dispensaries learned two things very quickly. First, that they never want to waste good cannabis. And second, that a
large number of people love pre-rolls. But can’t seem to roll a joint with any degree of skill. So, they began reducing,
reusing, and weed-cycling naturally occurring shake into convenient pre-roll products for patients.
If Shake Is Not Lower Quality, Why Is It Less Expensive?
Blame cannabis culture for this one. The fact is that most people prefer whole ower weed. It is a big deal for some
people to get nugs versus shake. They like to appreciate the entire bud. Have you ever noticed how enthralled some
people can get over fresh cannabis? Get a room already! But there is also a scienti c reason for the preference. One
that many people probably don’t know about.
The terpenes in cannabis provide an aromatherapy bene t. It’s true! That woody, musky, spicy, or berry note that you
detect in your medical marijuana are the terpenes. And those terpenes enter into our olfactory system and ring all the
cranial bells (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5877694/). Remember those cannabinoid receptors all
over your body? There are a few of them in the brain too. And those receptors love terpenes.

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When you smell cannabis, the terpenes provide the same wellness bene ts as essential oil aromatherapy. Have you
heard of Japanese Forest Bathing? The art is simple; walk into a green forest full of plants and breathe deep. Some
studies have shared that forest bathing can help moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety. And, aromatherapy
with terpenes has been found to reduce tumor growth in one clinical study.
When you have your shake, it may be broken into large pieces or ground up nely and ready to roll. But when cannabis
is broken up and dried out, some of the terpene content will dissipate. That’s why fresh cannabis smells repugnant and
robust, while shake has a mild scent.
How Many Pre-Rolls Are Sold Annually?
So, while you might not get 100% of the aromatherapy bene ts from pre-rolls made with shake, you will still get a fast-
acting psychoactive e ect. For pain, anxiety, in ammation like edema, nausea, muscle tremors, and more.
When states rst began to legalize medical marijuana, pre-rolled joints were the ‘it’ product. In 2016, pre-rolls
accounted for $158 million in sales between Colorado, Washington, and Oregon. In Oregon, pre-rolled cannabis sales
increased by 282% (https://bdsa.com/pre-rolls-rising-falling/) in one year (2015-2016).
The fact that pre-rolls are quickly disposable may also play a factor. And they can be discreet compared to using
paraphernalia to smoke pot. They also tend to be more prevalent in the summertime. Organic cones used to make
pre-rolls are also biodegradable.
The pervasive rumor that pre-rolls are low-quality cannabis has impacted sales. Some people have claimed that stems
and trim are included (which have lower THC levels). And some independent dispensaries may be cutting the shake
with powdered plant proteins.
Some patients with medical cards have called pre-rolls the “hot dogs” of the cannabis industry. But you can get good
quality and a ordably priced pre-rolls at medical dispensaries. And for many patients, you can’t beat the convenience.
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