Of all the effects that the ongoing surge in the cannabis market is having, the popularity of CBD is among the most prominent. This cannabinoid has been getting more and more good press for years. Most recently there have been developments in water-soluble CBD.
However, CBD’s popularity still experienced certain limitations in parts of the country where citizens could not legally purchase or possess it. In 2018, a major win for the CBD industry came in the form of the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill legalized hemp, thus resulting in a seemingly open market for CBD to thrive.
Before long, customers across the country began to see CBD quickly taking their place upon the shelves of local stores. It appeared that manufacturers were ready to put CBD in damn near anything. Bath bombs, suppositories, candles—you name it.
However, one industry, in particular, has been dying to truly unleash CBD’s marketable potential: food and beverages. Unfortunately, one major chemical roadblock has stood in their way, and this is where water-soluble CBD comes in.
What Is Water-Soluble CBD?
In their most popular forms, CBD products almost always utilize oil-based CBD concentrates. This isn’t necessarily by preference, but by necessity.
CBD is a highly hydrophobic compound, meaning that it fails to bind itself to water molecules. Even as a crystalline powder, CBD in its purest form will not dissolve into water. It makes for a functionally inefficient ingredient in beverages, as it will constantly separate itself from the drink its in. Also, the constant need to utilize oil-based CBD concentrates often results in unsavory tastes and textures within edibles.
As a result, the food and beverage industries have expressed a great deal of interest in water-soluble CBD. With it, CBD could make its way into food and drinks alike, providing the benefits of the cannabinoid without the functional drawbacks.
With the demand becoming as strong as it is, it’s no shock that certain parties have found a way to make water-soluble CBD happen. The way they have done so is by utilizing nanotechnology. To put it simply, scientists use soundwaves in order to break CBD down into nanoparticles. Because these CBD nanoparticles are smaller than water molecules, they can easily dissolve into water.
The Extended Benefits Of Water Soluble CBD
While this is great news for the food and beverage industry, the value of water-soluble CBD goes far beyond that.
Because the body is 60% water, hydrophobic CBD concentrates experience limited bioavailability. In short, the amount that you take into your body will far exceed the amount that is actually put to use.
With water-soluble CBD, the cannabinoid is given a boost in its ability to be absorbed into the body. The impact of this goes far beyond edibles and ventures into an exciting potential for medicinal applications, increasing the effect that CBD products can have for patients.
So whether you’re looking to jazz up some of the drinks you’ve got lying around in your fridge or simply wish to make the most of the impact that cannabidiol can have on your life, water-soluble CBD is a breakthrough in the cannabis industry worthy of your attention.
