Bag appeal
The visual and aromatic impression of cannabis flower before it is used or tested, including color, trichome coverage, structure, trim, and aroma.
Bag appeal is cannabis trade shorthand for the traits a buyer can judge immediately. Flower structure, visible trichomes Trichome A hairlike structure on a plant surface. In cannabis, glandular trichomes on female flowers synthesize and store cannabinoids, terpenes and other metabolites. , color, trim quality, aroma, and the absence of obvious damage or contamination all contribute.
It can affect purchasing and merchandising independently of cannabinoid test results. Its importance is commercial and sensory, but the term has no standardized scoring method, so assessments vary among buyers and markets.
Bag appeal is not a complete measure of quality, potency, safety, or freshness. Appearance and aroma can provide useful information, but they cannot replace laboratory testing, handling records, or evaluation after use.