Visual Introduction to Terpenes

submitted over 9 years ago by cpmerrill

Found this in another subreddit that I lurk in. I figured plenty of you guys here would be interested in this graphic given the relation between terpenes and aromas

https://jameskennedymonash.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/meet-the-terpenes-a-visual-introduction-from-isoprene-to-latex-200dpi.jpg

Comments

1 points

by ThomasMinotaurover 9 years ago

Excuse my ignorance, but I have no idea how this helps or is related to mixing. Would you care to explain?

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by cpmerrillover 9 years ago

I am by no means an expert, but terpenes are directly related to the aromas that make up many of our flavors. They can be naturally occurring in many plants such as limonene in citrus flavors, which can cause harshness. Also, sabinene which can be in many spice flavors we have, but if too high of a level can create a horrid peppery taste. From my understanding, if you know a terpene such as limonene is in your mix it can cause harshness, so you'll know that you need to add something to combat the bite from limonene.

4 points

by The_Revolutionaryover 9 years agoMixologist

Fun fact: Terpenes give cannabis their flavor and smell

2 points

by Vurveover 9 years agoVurve with the Swurve

It's still pretty fucking cool though.

1 points

by cpmerrillover 9 years ago

I think so too. I originally was interested in terpenes because of cannabis extracts but their use in e-liquid has reinspired my interest

1 points

by keed_spillsover 9 years ago

> so you'll know that you need to add something to combat the bite from limonene. Have you (or others) any examples of flavour concentrates you are currently using for this purpose? e.g. Dragonfruit The chart is fascinating, a periodic table for tanginess!

1 points

by cpmerrillover 9 years ago

Ive used 0.5-1% of Ethyl maltol in some citrus mixes but it really depends on the other flavors in your mix as well.

1 points

by Eizoozover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

It probably would be more applicable in r/deeperdiy but yeah its the chemistry behind vaping

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by cpmerrillover 9 years ago

I figured a basic infographic on terpenes would be well served here since it doesnt really go into much detail

1 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

This is awesome, thanks for the share!

1 points

by adddenover 9 years ago

That's cool

1 points

by DaB0mb0over 9 years agoMixologist

Fascinating. Particularly surprised to find polypropylene, a plastic, and rubber are terpenes? What "related sub" did you find this in? I have a feeling I might enjoy it... unless it's /r/infographics, there's so much junk and reposting there

2 points

by cpmerrillover 9 years ago

/r/cannabisextracts

great sub if you're into that kind of thing