Terp Sauce
Category: Extraction & Processing · Level: Expert
Terp sauce is a cannabis concentrate with high terpene content and a liquid or semi-liquid consistency, often containing THCA crystals suspended in aromatic oils.
Terp sauce (also called 'sauce' or 'high terpene full spectrum extract' / HTFSE) is a type of cannabis concentrate characterized by exceptionally high terpene content and a liquid or viscous consistency. It is produced through a slow purging process that separates THCA into crystalline structures (diamonds) while the terpenes and other volatile compounds collect in a surrounding oily matrix. The result is a two-phase product: diamonds (THCA crystals) and sauce (terpene-rich oil). Terp sauce is consumed via dabbing and is valued for its pronounced flavor and aromatic complexity. It represents a premium tier of the cannabis concentrate market.
Also known as
Sauce, HTFSE, High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract
Usage
- Recreational
Related terms
- Dab — A dab refers to a small amount of cannabis concentrate used for vaporization, or the act of consuming concentrate via a dab rig.
- Terpene — Terpenes are aromatic organic compounds produced by cannabis and many other plants, responsible for distinct flavors and scents, and potentially contributing to therapeutic effects.
- Live Resin — Live resin is a cannabis concentrate made from freshly harvested, flash-frozen plant material to preserve the full terpene and cannabinoid profile.
- THCA — Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is the non-psychoactive acidic precursor to THC found in raw, unheated cannabis.