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Cannabis Aroma & Flavorant Science

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 163

The emerging scientific discipline studying the complexity of cannabis flavors and aromas. With well over 100 terpene types identified, researchers are mapping where specific aromatic notes originate. Most characteristic cannabis smells are produced by complex interactions of multiple terpene and flavorant compounds, not single terpenes as commonly assumed.

Max Montrose emphasized that there is nothing in the world that smells like cannabis — its aroma signature is uniquely recognizable. This complexity requires sophisticated sensory training to properly evaluate.

Ep. 163 HC 3.0 Ep 22