Pre-roll 101

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A pre-roll is a joint that has already been rolled, typically with a holder.

Joints are convenient for social gatherings because they are cheap, unobtrusive, disposable, and easy to share. They don't need the time and money that a bong or edible would demand. However, mastering how to twist one up can be difficult unless you have naturally dexterous hands or put in a lot of time practicing.

The pre-roll has begun.

Consumers themselves were rolling joints before the advent of legal, regulated markets. With the proliferation of cannabis dispensaries, however, the demand for pre-rolled joints increased. In today's society, pre-rolls are the standard gift for cannabis enthusiasts and the first recommendation for those just starting out with the drug.

The problem is that many people view them as useless.

Where do pre-rolls come from?

Producers may use lower-quality cannabis or trim because the rolling paper conceals the contents. As customers have no way of knowing whether or not the cannabis in a pre-roll is of high quality, retailers may not see much value in carrying them.

Trim

Because ...
... pre-rolled joints frequently contain low-quality cannabis, many consumers avoid buying them. The leaves that are removed from buds after they have been harvested are called trim, and that is what is most commonly used to make these products.

Some trichomes can be found in this trim, but not nearly as many as in buds. When smoked, the trim is harsh because it contains more plant material than trichomes.

To maximize profits, growers will often use trim to create pre-rolls or sell it to extractors to use in the production of concentrates.

Shake

Shake can also be a good option for obtaining pre-rolled cigarettes. Budtenders can use the bits of flower that fall off of nugs as they are shifted around in jars to make pre-rolls.

Nugs

Pre-rolls made from ground up full nugs fetch a much higher price. Pre-rolls made from nugs are more difficult to come by because most of them are made to clear shelves at dispensaries and growers.
Pre-roll Tobacco Cartridges

The filling material, typically shake, trim, or ground down nugs, is loaded into pre-rolled paper cones by the tens or hundreds. The mixture is shaken to settle and the air is removed, and the joints are pressed together.

After the joints are filled, an employee gives each one a light tamp to ensure the contents don't get too compressed or loose and cause an uneven burn. Just give the tip a little twist, and your pre-roll is all set to smoke.

There are many advantages to using pre-rolls.

Pre-rolls are fantastic because they are economical, discrete, and convenient. A pre-roll is a convenient alternative to buying a large quantity of flower or having to spend time grinding and rolling it.

Price of pre-rolls?

Pre-rolls are typically sold in packs and cost only a few dollars each. You can get them by the one, the pair, or in packs of five or more.

In some cases, concentrates are added to the standard half-gram and full-gram dosages.