Terpenes are the organic compounds produced by plants and flowers that contribute to how things smell and taste. Research has demonstrated that hemp terpenes provide not only flavor and aroma, but they also work synergistically to support other cannabinoids (like CBD) found in hemp. When taken alone, cannabinoids may not achieve the same level of benefits as when combined with terpenes. Hemp plants contain over one hundred different terpenes, and depending on the type of extraction process used, these can (and should) be preserved in the final product.