Science
Who We Are
We are believers in holistic medicine and modern science. We are advocates of bringing them together to achieve a healthier lifestyle. We are veterans of the food and beverage industry who were looking for something better, and we found it by creating Bella Petite beverages
Extraction & Purification
Our hemp extract is created using proprietary cold, closed extraction and purification technology. This preserves the plant oils that contain cannabinoids and other beneficial compounds, while removing waxes and chlorophyll.
Purification also ensures there are no heavy metals or pesticides, so our hemp extract meets strict regulatory requirements.
Nano-Infusion
Plant oils and water don’t mix – unless, of course, they are mixed with patent-pending nanotechnology. This science is used to break down hemp oil particles to form nanoparticles (one-millionth of their original size!) so they can be evenly encapsulated in a water molecule cluster, which can in-turn be infused easily into water.
Reducing it to such small nanoparticles creates a more stable emulsion – meaning our hemp extract stays bonded to the water molecules, so the oil and water don’t separate, which can be a problem with some hemp products. By staying attached to water, up to 90% of the hemp extract is able to be absorbed into the bloodstream, rather than being filtered out by the body.
Third-Party Lab Tested
We don’t just say our products are rich in cannabinoids. We have the third-party testing data to prove it. Third-party testing guarantees that our products contain the amount of hemp extract we claim, so you can be sure you’re receiving the full benefit..
Our Plants
We buy only from U.S. suppliers with naturally developed strains of industrial hemp, legalized by the Farm Bill of 2018. Our suppliers use proprietary plant strains and state-of-the-art cloning practices to ensure that their plants are rich in beneficial cannabinoids yet low in THC.
Our Farms
All of our hemp is grown in the U.S.A. with organic farming methods. Our suppliers’ farms are free of synthetic pesticides and chemicals, and follow best-in-class sustainability and transparency practices.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cannabinoid?
These are naturally occurring chemical compounds that can be beneficial for the body. They are found in hemp and other plants, as well as our hemp extract and products.
There are more than 60 identified cannabinoids with different properties and herbal effects. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most well-known, and is the ONLY psychoactive cannabinoid. However, the level of THC in hemp plants is extremely low, preventing hemp extracts and products from being psychoactive..
Is hemp the same plant as marijuana?
Yes and no. Scientifically they are considered the same species but different strains. The difference is that hemp strain is not psychoactive, because it only contains less than 0.3% THC. Marijuana strains contain anywhere from 5% to 20% THC.
Can you get high from hemp?
No. The amount of THC in hemp is so low that it will never have a psychoactive effect.
How much hemp extract is in Bella's products?
30mg per bottle.
Is hemp extract legal in all 50 states?
Yes. The 2018 Federal Farm Bill removed hemp and all hemp-derived products (including CBD) from the federal government’s list of controlled substances.
Are Bella products made with organic hemp?
Yes, our supplier farms are fully certified organic hemp producers.
What do you mean when you say your extract comes from the whole plant?
Some hemp products use only a single, lab-isolated cannabinoid. Our hemp extract contains all the cannabinoids preserved during the extraction process—we call this “whole plant,” but you may also hear it called “full spectrum” or “broad spectrum” in the scientific community.
We chose to use whole plant hemp extract because of the potential for an “entourage effect.” This is a phenomenon science is just beginning to understand, but it basically means that multiple chemical compounds in a plant can work together to create a greater effect on the body than any of them would on their own.
What cannabinoids are in Bella's products?
Our wines contain CBD, CBDA and CBC and some 2020 SKU's w CBD, CBDA, CBG, CBGA, CBN and CBC
How do cannabinoids work in the body?
Although science is still working on figuring out the details, the big picture is that cannabinoids interact with the body through the endocannabinoid system. Yes, you read that right.
In the 90s, scientists researching THC discovered that the human body makes its own cannabinoid-like molecules. Receptors for these molecules are located in the brain and nerves, but also in numerous other body parts, including the skin, bones, blood vessels, heart, liver and GI tract. According to UCLA Health, scientists now know that “the endocannabinoid system is involved in a wide variety of processes, including pain, memory, mood, appetite, stress, sleep, metabolism, immune function, and reproductive function.
To learn more about how the endocannabinoid system works to keep our bodies in balance, check out this physician-reviewed article from medically-reviewed website Verywell Health
1. UCLA Health, https://www.uclahealth.org/cannabis/cannabis-and-its-compounds
