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Water-soluble CBD is a marvel for manufacturers of hemp-derived products. It eliminates the need to add fat to formulations. Consumers benefit from optimal bioavailability, some 2.5 to 20 times greater than CBD oil!
Even so, many people are reluctant to take the plunge. Water-soluble CBD is admittedly a little counter-intuitive. And yet, not only is it an innovative extract full of benefits, it's also easy to incorporate into the formulation of any product.
What is water-soluble CBD?
Why make CBD water-soluble?
As you know, cannabinoids cannabinoids are lipophilic. In other words, because of their chemical structure, they bind to fats, and are therefore not water-soluble.
This is why all products containing cannabinoids are fat-based: oils, wax, e-liquids and so on. The only exception is isolates, which are pure crystals. Note, however, that products made with isolates should be consumed with a meal, or with fat.
The lack of affinity between H2O and CBD is not a problem in itself. It doesn't prevent us from offering a wide range of quality products, and covering everyone's needs.
However, water-soluble CBD has 3 major advantages:
- It is much better absorbed by the body (more on this later in the article);
- It enhances the user experience of certain CBD products such as drinks and sprays. For example, CBD herbal teas can be consumed without added fat;
- It can be used to lighten the formulation of certain productssuch as capsules, cosmetics, etc.
In short, water-soluble CBD enables manufacturers to offer products that are more effective and less restrictive for the user.
Water-soluble full and broad spectrum
You might think that the practicality of water-soluble products would be at the expense of their rich composition. But this is not the case. In fact, thanks to specific chemical processes (discussed in the next paragraph), it is possible to make all the hemp molecules miscible. all the molecules in hemp.
Like all extracts, water-soluble products come in three main categories:
- The water-soluble isolatewhich contains only a single molecule. The best known is water-soluble CBD, but you can also find water-soluble CBN or CBG;
- Water-soluble broad spectrumwhich contains all the cannabinoids (and terpenes) except THC ;
- And finally, water-soluble full spectrumwhich contains THC at less than 0.3%.
As you can see, the possibilities are almost endless. And that's why at Green Exchange, we offer our customers customized water-soluble products. In other words, you can choose the cannabinoid profile and proportion, as well as the presence or absence of terpenes.
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Water-soluble CBD solution at 30% ( water soluble CBD )
A water-soluble CBD solution containing 30% by volume.
✅ Ease of use
✅ Optimal bioavailability
✅ 100% French manufacturing 🇫🇷
A production delay may be necessary to process your order. Please contact us when you place your order to make sure. -
20% water-soluble CBD solution
A water-soluble CBD solution containing 20% by volume.
✅ Ease of use
✅ Optimal bioavailability
✅ 100% French manufacturing 🇫🇷
A production delay may be necessary to process your order. Please contact us when you place your order to make sure. -
10% water-soluble CBD solution
Water-soluble CBD solution with a dosage of 10% in bulk.
✅ Ease of use
✅ Optimal bioavailability
✅ 100% French manufacturing 🇫🇷 in our laboratory.
A production delay may be necessary to process your order. Please contact us when you place your order to make sure. -
Custom water-soluble cannabinoids (CBD, CBN, CBG ...)
100% customizable water-soluble cannabinoids
✅ Cannabinoids of your choice CBD, CBN, CBG ... ;
✅ Extraction and encapsulation carried out in our CBD laboratory;
✅ Choose the composition and concentration of your water-soluble solution.
Your tailor-made water-soluble cannabinoids from a French expert in cannabinoid extraction and processing.
Water-soluble CBD and bioavailability
As a reminder: bioavailability is the proportion of a substance that reaches the bloodstream in its unchanged form. In this case, it's the amount of CBD actually absorbed by the body.
In fact, fats (to which CBD binds) are partly destroyed by our liver. destroyed by our liverwhile some will be stored in our fatty tissues. It is estimated that the body absorbs between 6 and 12% of CBD when ingested with fat.
Shall we put it in perspective for you?
A drop of 10% CBD oil contains an average of 5 mg of CBD. However, the body absorbs, on average, only 0.45 mg.
Unlike lipophilic molecules, water-soluble substances have excellent bioavailability. Our bodies are 60% water, so these molecules have no problem making their way through our tissues and into our bloodstream.
In fact, water-soluble CBD is said to have an absorption capacity of between 50 and 90%.. That's up to 20 times more than its oily counterpart.
How is water-soluble CBD made?
CBD is water-soluble thanks to nanotechnology. Without going into too much tedious detail, cannabinoids are, as it were, fractionated into several very small molecules. In this way, CBD is able to slip more easily into our tissues. But that's not enough to make it water-soluble!
Indeed, it's not the size of a molecule that determines its affinity with water or not. It's its polarity.
Roughly speaking, the more symmetrically a molecule organizes its atoms, the more polar it will be. A molecule can be polar (as in the case of H2O) or apolar (as in the case of cannabinoids). Polar molecules attract polar molecules and repel apolar molecules.
If, like us, you love chemistry, then we recommend this excellent article, which explains polarity very well 😉
The fact is, splitting CBD into several small CBD molecules doesn't affect its bonding structure. And therefore has no impact on its polarity (nor on its hydrophobic character). Fortunately, otherwise it would be a completely different molecule!
To make CBD water-soluble, we need to use what we call : a surfactant.
A surfactant is a bit of a chemical wild card. It has both a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic group. As a result, it is capable of solubilizing two immiscible phases.
In a nutshell, to produce water-soluble CBD, the cannabinoids are fractionated and then coated in a surfactant. This process is called "nanoemulsion.
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Manufacturers of hemp extract productsAre you considering ordering water-soluble CBD? We hope these few lines answer your questions. If not, don't hesitate to contact us.
What products can be made with water-soluble CBD?
Technically, it is possible to use cannabinoids in their water-soluble form to produce - just about - any product. any product. However, as this is a costly extract, it should be used judiciously, i.e. when the addition of fat is a constraint.
This is particularly the case for :
- Beverages beers, herbal teas, energy drinks, etc. ;
- Edible products cookies, sweets, etc. ;
- Beauty products Most creams are composed of water, so the use of cannabinoids in their water-soluble form is particularly interesting;
- Oral sprays Generally formulated with isolate, the use of water-soluble ingredients offers better bioavailability for the user;
- Patches patches: also formulated with CBD isolateisolate, the use of water-soluble ingredients enhances the product's bioavailability.
As we mentioned earlier, water-soluble suggests the use of surfactants. These substances are not necessarily compatible with a 100% organic and natural formulation. Before placing your order, find outthe type of surfactant used during the nanoemulsion process.
How do I choose my water-soluble CBD supplier?
Choosing a supplier of water-soluble CBD is an important decision that can have a significant impact on the quality of your products and the satisfaction of your customers.
Here is a list of tips to help you select a reliable supplier:
- Product quality Product quality: ensure that the supplier provides independent certificates of analysis for each batch of product. These certificates should indicate CBD concentration, the absence of contaminants (such as heavy metals, pesticides and residual solvents), and the presence of other cannabinoids and terpenes.
- Production methods Find out more about the technologies used to make CBD water-soluble, as well as the surfactants used;
- Transparency and traceability Transparency and traceability: suppliers must be able to trace their products from hemp cultivation to final production. This includes information on the hemp's origin, cultivation methods and extraction processes. They must also be transparent about their methods, ingredients and commercial practices.
4. Experience and reputation Find out about supplier reviews and testimonials. As you know, a good reputation in the industry is an indicator of reliability and quality. In addition, suppliers with long experience in the CBD industry are often more reliable and have well-established practices.
A word about Green Exchange, supplier of water-soluble CBD
Green Exchange, a pioneer in the CBD industry, and in particular in cannabinoid extractionticks all the boxes of a reliable and trustworthy supplier.
In fact, we manufacture our products in our extraction laboratorylaboratory, located in France, from organically grown biomass. What's more, all our products come with a certificate of laboratory analysis guaranteeing their composition.
For further information, please contact our team to find out more about our guarantees and our products.
In the meantime, discover our range of water-soluble cannabinoids:
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Water-soluble CBD solution at 30% ( water soluble CBD )
A water-soluble CBD solution containing 30% by volume.
✅ Ease of use
✅ Optimal bioavailability
✅ 100% French manufacturing 🇫🇷
A production delay may be necessary to process your order. Please contact us when you place your order to make sure. -
20% water-soluble CBD solution
A water-soluble CBD solution containing 20% by volume.
✅ Ease of use
✅ Optimal bioavailability
✅ 100% French manufacturing 🇫🇷
A production delay may be necessary to process your order. Please contact us when you place your order to make sure. -
10% water-soluble CBD solution
Water-soluble CBD solution with a dosage of 10% in bulk.
✅ Ease of use
✅ Optimal bioavailability
✅ 100% French manufacturing 🇫🇷 in our laboratory.
A production delay may be necessary to process your order. Please contact us when you place your order to make sure. -
Custom water-soluble cannabinoids (CBD, CBN, CBG ...)
100% customizable water-soluble cannabinoids
✅ Cannabinoids of your choice CBD, CBN, CBG ... ;
✅ Extraction and encapsulation carried out in our CBD laboratory;
✅ Choose the composition and concentration of your water-soluble solution.
Your tailor-made water-soluble cannabinoids from a French expert in cannabinoid extraction and processing.
