Buyer Guide

Bulk Kanna Extract Supplier Guide

Kanna extract is not one single product. Here is how buyers describe what they want, so the extract they receive matches the extract they planned for.

Kanna extract varies a lot between suppliers

Two suppliers can both sell Kanna extract and deliver very different products. The plant material, the extraction method, the ratio, and whether the extract is standardised all change what ends up in the bag or bottle.

A good order starts with a short, clear specification. The more precisely you describe what you need, the less room there is for surprises when the shipment arrives.

Botanical extraction equipment used to produce Kanna extract

Four things to put in every specification

Cover these and most misunderstandings disappear.

Format

Powder or liquid. This usually follows from your end product.

Extract ratio

Roughly how much dried herb goes into each unit of extract, for example 10:1.

Extraction method

Water, ethanol, a blend, or CO2. Each gives a different profile.

Standardisation

Whether the extract is set to a target level of a particular compound.

Reading a Kanna extract specification

An extract ratio such as 10:1 describes the concentration step: roughly ten parts of dried herb were used to make one part of extract. It is a useful starting point, but it does not on its own tell you the content of any particular compound.

If your product depends on a specific compound level, ask for a standardised extract and for lab results that show it. If you are building a more traditional-style product, a non-standardised extract or dried herb may suit you better.

  • Format: powder or liquid
  • Target extract ratio
  • Extraction method or solvent
  • Standardised or non-standardised
  • Particle size or carrier, for powders
  • Testing and documents required with each batch

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Kanna extract and Sceletium extract?

Nothing. Kanna is the common name for Sceletium tortuosum, so the two terms describe the same plant.

Can you make a custom Kanna extract?

We can discuss custom extraction options through our South African supply network, subject to availability and your specification.

What documents come with a bulk order?

We can arrange a certificate of analysis and the export paperwork your destination requires. Tell us your country and we will confirm.

Related guides

Ready to talk about your order?

Tell us what you are looking for and we will come back with pricing, availability and next steps.