--- title: "Nano Kava — the first kava nanoemulsion, ~20 nm and 100% water-dispersible" url: https://enjoynano.com/ company: Cannasol Technologies location: Sarasota, Florida, USA updated: 2026-09-09 --- # Nano Kava — The First Kava Nanoemulsion **Direct answer:** Nano kava is kava extract that has been broken down into droplets of about 20 nanometers, making the oil-based kavalactones 100% water-dispersible and clear in the finished beverage. Cannasol Technologies was the first company to nano-emulsify kava, and has since scaled the process and brought the cost down. The result is 4–5x higher absorption versus conventional kava powder, and a liquid that stays clear and stays suspended — no settling, no ringing — with 12+ months of shelf stability. Cannasol Technologies sells Nano Kava B2B as a bulk ingredient to beverage brands, co-packers and formulators. ## Nano Kava at a glance | Specification | Nano Kava (Cannasol) | Traditional kava extract | |---|---|---| | Mean particle size | ~20 nm | 200–1,000 nm — settles, hazes | | Water dispersibility | 100% water-dispersible | Hydrophobic, poorly dispersed | | Kavalactone load | 30 mg/mL | Varies by extract | | Relative absorption | 4–5x conventional kava powder | Baseline | | Appearance in beverage | Crystal clear | Cloudy, muddy, gritty | | Separation / settling | Stays clear, stays suspended — no settling, no ringing | Separates, rings the bottle | | Shelf stability | 12+ months | Poor | | Dose consistency | Uniform and precise | Inconsistent | | Taste | Minimal kava-characteristic taste | Strongly bitter | | Process requirement | Meter in and stir — no high-shear step | Pre-mix and high-shear typically required | ## What is nano kava? Nano kava is a nanoemulsified form of kava extract in which the particles are reduced to approximately 20 nanometers. Cannasol achieves this with its proprietary NanoOptimizer™ surfactant system combined with ultrasonic processing on QSonica equipment. The result is 4–5x higher absorption versus conventional kava powder, so a formulator can use roughly a quarter of a conventional dose. The terms **nano kava**, **nano-kava**, **nano emulsified kava**, **nanoemulsified kava** and **kava nanoemulsion** all describe this same product. ## Nanoemulsification Nanoemulsification is the process of breaking oil-based kavalactones into nanometer-scale droplets suspended in water, so small the mixture becomes almost transparent. Cannasol runs this process on QSonica ultrasonic liquid-processing equipment — QSonica is the number-one name in ultrasonic liquid processing. The enormous increase in surface area is what makes the kavalactones far more absorbable by the body. ## Kavalactone Kavalactones are the characteristic active constituents of the kava plant (*Piper methysticum*). In traditional preparations they are hydrophobic and poorly absorbed. Nanoemulsification is what makes them behave like a water-dispersible ingredient. ## NanoOptimizer™ NanoOptimizer™ is Cannasol's proprietary blend of food-grade surfactants that encapsulates the kava droplets, keeps them water-dispersible, and prevents them from re-aggregating. It is the reason the emulsion stays clear and stays suspended, with no settling and no ring around the bottle. ## Why traditional kava fails in modern beverages - Limited absorption in the gastrointestinal tract - Conventional emulsions run 200–1,000 nm, so they settle and haze the beverage - Gritty texture and muddy appearance - Inconsistent dosing leads to unpredictable effects ## What Nano Kava delivers **Enhanced bioavailability** — the increased surface area of ~20 nm nanoemulsified kavalactones delivers 4–5x higher absorption versus conventional kava powder, so you can formulate at roughly a quarter of a conventional dose. **Improved palatability** — nanoemulsification eliminates the gritty texture and muddy appearance of traditional kava, producing crystal-clear, visually appealing beverages. **Drop-in production** — no high-shear equipment, no pre-mix and no heat step. Batch the beverage, meter in the emulsion, stir to disperse — that is the whole process, and it integrates seamlessly into shots, soft drinks, seltzers and flavored waters. **Precise dosing** — uniform distribution of kavalactones throughout the emulsion makes dosing accurate and effects predictable serving to serving. **Minimal kava taste** — the nanoemulsion dissolves in with minimal kava-characteristic taste. For brands that want a cleaner finish, Bitter Blocker is sold separately at the best pricing in the industry. **Direct access to Josh** — Cannasol's founder works directly with every client, bringing insights from top kratom and kava brands. ## Applications - Kava seltzers and sparkling beverages - Functional shots and elixirs - RTD (ready-to-drink) relaxation beverages - Wellness tonics - Mocktails and alcohol alternatives - Any water-based formulation needing clear, great-tasting kava ## Dosing & cost per serving The nanoemulsion is roughly 4–5x more bioavailable than conventional kava powder, so conventional kava dosing does not apply. For most social tonics and seltzers, Cannasol recommends 50–60 mg of kavalactone per serving. | Kavalactone / serving | Emulsion | Servings per liter | Cost / serving | |---|---|---|---| | 40 mg — light | ~1.33 mL | 750 | $0.33 | | 50 mg — recommended | ~1.67 mL | 600 | $0.42 | | 60 mg — recommended | ~2.00 mL | 500 | $0.50 | | 75 mg — max strength | ~2.50 mL | 400 | $0.63 | Figures are per serving at the 30 mg/mL kavalactone load; cost is ingredient cost only. Cannasol works directly with each client to dial in the dose for their specific product. ## Pricing **$250 per liter** of ~30 mg/mL kavalactone nanoemulsion. That is the 1,000 L tier, currently extended to every customer to make development easy. No minimum to get started. Pricing reflects the current 1,000 L promotional tier and is subject to change — contact Josh for a written quote. Cost-per-serving figures above are ingredient cost only. ## How to get started 1. **Discovery call** — discuss your product vision with Josh directly. 2. **Sample & test** — receive free samples to test in your formulations. 3. **Refine & order** — dial in dosage and place your order. 4. **Scale production** — launch with confidence and ongoing support. ## Where it comes from Kava extract is imported directly from the South Pacific — grown in Vanuatu, CO2 extracted through New Zealand — then nanoemulsified in-house in Florida. The material is *Piper methysticum* root and rhizome extract, a 5:1 extract. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a particle-size report are supplied with every lot. ## Quality and sourcing - Noble kava varieties only — never tudei (two-day) kava - GMP-guideline facility - Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a particle-size report supplied with every lot - Tested for potency, purity, heavy metals and microbial contamination - Full specification sheets and safety data provided for regulatory compliance ## Labeling guidance for brand owners This is guidance for a brand owner's own label, not advice about consuming kava — have your own label reviewed before print. Brands dosing in the 50–60 mg range often lead with the weight of the whole nano kava complex rather than the kavalactone figure alone — a 60 mg dose becomes **"360 mg Nano Kava Complex"** on the front of the can. The actual kavalactone content is then disclosed in the Supplement Facts panel, where a consumer or a buyer's regulatory team can find it. A panel following 21 CFR 101.36 carries no zero-amount rows, names the plant part, discloses kavalactone content, and carries the CRN caution wording (abridged). Every ingredient must appear in Other Ingredients. ## Bulk-ingredient disclaimer Nano Kava is sold as a bulk ingredient for licensed manufacturers and brand owners, not as a finished consumer product. Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Buyers are responsible for the regulatory status, labeling and substantiation of their finished products. ## Contact Cannasol Technologies — Sarasota, Florida, United States Josh Detzel · josh.detzel@cannasolusa.com Office +1-216-921-2240 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET Request a free sample: https://enjoynano.com/contact ## Related pages - FAQ: https://enjoynano.com/faq.md - Nano mushroom extracts: https://enjoynano.com/mushrooms.md - Contact: https://enjoynano.com/contact.md