You’ve found a concentrate or infused product you love, now let’s make sure it stays as good as the day you brought it home. Proper storage isn’t just about keeping things tidy. It’s about preserving potency, protecting terpene profiles, and ensuring a smooth, flavorful experience every time.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through simple, effective ways to store your concentrates and infused goods, so they hold up as well as the care and craftsmanship we put into creating them.
The Enemies of Freshness
When it comes to storing concentrates and infused products, it’s important to know what you’re protecting them from. These products are delicate, and a few common culprits can degrade their quality over time if you’re not careful. Here’s what to watch out for:
- Heat: High temperatures can break down cannabinoids and terpenes, dulling potency and flavor. Even a sunny windowsill or a hot car can do some damage.
- Light: UV rays degrade THC and other cannabinoids over time. Think of light like an invisible thief that slowly robs your products of their strength.
- Air: Exposure to oxygen speeds up oxidation, which can lead to dry, harsh hits or weaker effects. Airtight storage is key.
- Moisture: Too much humidity can cause mold, especially in edibles. On the flip side, overly dry environments can affect texture and freshness.
Tips for Storing Cannabis Concentrates By Type
All concentrates are different, and they should be stored accordingly. Each type has its own texture, terpene content, and sensitivity to the elements. Here’s how to keep your favorite forms of concentrate in top shape:
Live Resin, Sauce, and Diamonds
These high-terpene, fresh-frozen extracts are best kept cold. Store them in airtight glass or silicone containers in the fridge to maintain their flavor and consistency.
Just be sure to let them warm slightly before dabbing to avoid excess condensation.
Wax, Budder, & Crumble
These softer textures do well at cool room temperatures. All you have to do is keep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
Use non-stick silicone containers or tightly sealed glass jars to avoid oxidation and drying out.
Shatter
Shatter is sensitive to both heat and handling. Keep it flat between parchment paper inside an airtight container.
Store in a cool, dark place, and try not to touch it too much. It’ll last longer and stay snappy instead of turning gooey.
Rosin
Because rosin is solventless and rich in terpenes, it’s especially prone to degradation. For best results, place it in parchment or a silicone container, then put that inside a sealed glass jar to keep air and moisture out and store it in the fridge.
If you’re planning to consume within a few weeks, room temperature storage works fine for most textures in a dark, dry spot.
How to Store Infused Products Like Edibles and Tinctures
Infused products might look like everyday snacks or supplements, but they still need some extra attention when it comes to storage. Just like concentrates, infused edibles and tinctures are sensitive to light, heat, and moisture, and how you store them can make a big difference in flavor, texture, and potency.
Gummies & Chocolates
These are best kept in a cool, dry place. Warm temps can cause melting, sticking, or separation, especially with chocolates. If your home runs hot, pop them in the fridge, but avoid freezing, which can affect consistency and taste.
Always keep the packaging sealed tight to prevent moisture from sneaking in.
Tinctures & Oils
Tinctures come in dark glass bottles for a reason. Light and heat can degrade the cannabinoids in tinctures over time. Keep them stored upright in a cabinet or drawer away from direct sunlight.
Make sure the dropper lid is tightly closed to keep air out and your formula fresh.
Beverages
Cannabis drinks often come with a “refrigerate after opening.” Don’t ignore it! Once opened, they’re more susceptible to microbial growth and flavor changes. Stick to expiration dates and keep them cold once opened for best results.
No matter the product, a good rule of thumb is to always follow the storage instructions on the label.
We design our packaging with preservation in mind, but your home storage habits can make all the difference in how your infused goods hold up. A little care goes a long way.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Even the best products can lose their magic if stored the wrong way. Here are some common missteps we see and how to avoid them so your concentrates and infused products stay as fresh as the day you brought them home:
- Leaving products in your car or direct sunlight: It might seem convenient, but cars can heat up fast, even on cooler days. Exposure to heat and UV rays can quickly degrade potency and flavor, especially for concentrates and chocolates.
- Using plastic baggies or non-sealed containers: Plastic can create static and pull away precious trichomes, not to mention let air in. Oxidation, drying, and contamination can creep in quickly. Stick to airtight glass jars or silicone containers made for cannabis storage.
- Freezing concentrates (but sometimes it’s ok!): Freezing isn’t usually necessary and can lead to moisture condensation when thawed, which damages terpene content. That said, long-term storage of well-sealed rosin or live resin in a deep freezer can work, but it’s only recommended if you know what you’re doing.
- Mixing different types of products in the same container: It might save space, but it won’t save quality. Storing different concentrates or edibles together can lead to flavor and scent blending, texture changes, or cross-contamination. Give each product its own space to shine.
Protect Your Product, Enhance Your Experience
You put care into choosing high-quality cannabis. Don’t let it go to waste with poor storage. Protecting your concentrates and infused goods from heat, light, air, and moisture helps maintain their flavor, potency, and effectiveness over time.
At Root & Bloom, we craft every product with intention and integrity. By storing them properly at home, you’re extending that same care and creating the best possible experience every time you open a jar, drop a tincture, or unseal an edible.
Ready to restock or try something new? Explore Root & Bloom’s full line of concentrates and infused products and store them with the same love we put into making them.
The contents of this blog are intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
