Can you put cannabis in the freezer?

While drying cannabis requires keeping it away from sunlight and humidity, some people may be tempted to store cannabis in the freezer. This method is said to be able to keep the weed. But can this affect the quality of the cannabis?

Cold and decarboxylation

The decarboxylation is a chemical process that takes place during the drying of cannabis. The raw plant contains THCA, a non-psychoactive molecule. During drying, this THCA turns into THC, the psychoactive molecule in cannabis. Storing cannabis in the freezer stops the decarboxylation process, resulting in a less potent product than a properly dried one. If the herb is properly dried and placed in the freezer, another problem arises.

Trichome degradation

The trichomes are those little white or amber (when mature) particles you see on your buds. Trichomes give your weed its flavor and make it unique. But they're also responsible for the creation of cannabinoids.

When weed freezes, the trichomes are weakened. They will break when the consumer takes the cannabis out of the freezer, even if he or she is careful. What's more, the container may also affect the trichomes. Once out of the freezer, the trichomes will break in the same way.

Vacuum freezing

The best way to freezing cannabis is vacuum drying. The absence of oxygen prevents trichome degradation.

The only valid reason to freeze cannabis, after all,T is to run out of glass jars after the harvest. drying. Freezing should be temporary. It won't change the taste of the cannabis very much. American professionals nevertheless recommend leaving it out for half a day at room temperature before use.