Manufacturer of liquid, colloidal NovaSOL® solubilisates for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics and pharma.
AQUANOVA AG
DarmstadtNew on Amplifa
About AQUANOVA
AQUANOVA AG is a B2B company founded in 1995 and certified to FSSC 22000 (Food Safety), headquartered in Darmstadt. The company produces liquid colloidal formulations, known as solubilisates, based on the patented NovaSOL® technology: lipophilic or water-insoluble active ingredients are encapsulated in a nature-like micellar structure of around 30 nm in diameter, making them fully water-soluble. All substances used are food-grade and GMO-free, allergen-free as well as HALAL- and kosher-compliant; chemical modification and nanomaterials are avoided. The portfolio comprises standardized NovaSOL® solubilisates for Health Solutions and Food Additives (antioxidants, colorants, flavors, preservatives) as well as private-label finished products such as capsules and gummies. Production takes place according to GMP and HACCP on the company's own highly automated NovaSOL® processing plant, whose engineering is based on the company's proprietary know-how. Customers come from the food, dietary supplements, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
- Site
- Darmstadt
- Processes
- Solubilisation (NovaSOL® solubilisates, micellar formulation of lipophilic/water-insoluble, Manufacturing of liquid colloidal formulations (polymer-like micelles, approx. 30 nm diameter), Private-label filling/production of finished products (capsules, gummies), Food additives (antioxidants, colors, flavors, preservatives), B2B manufacturing of liquid colloidal formulations (solubilisates, NovaSOL® micellisation), Private-label solutions (finished dietary supplement products), Scientific support, regulatory affairs and product development for customers, GMP/HACCP-compliant production
- Materials
- Curcumin, Astaxanthin, Boswellia (Boswellic acids), Coenzyme Q10, Quercetin, Resveratrol / trans-Resveratrol (Vineatrol), Xanthohumol, Hydroxytyrosol
- Certificates
- FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000:2018, HALAL, Kosher, Known Consignor (EC 300/2008), CrefoZert (creditworthiness), EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Rating, FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000:2018 (Intertek), HALAL (HALAL CONTROL), Kosher (KF Kosher / Federation of Synagogues), Known Consignor (LBA, EC 300/2008), EcoVadis Silver
- Founded
- 1995
- Industries
- Food / Functional Food, Dietary supplements, Beverage industry, Cosmetics, Pharma
- 01
Active ingredient/raw material selection and procurement
- 02
Development and scientific validation of the formulation
- 03
Micellar solubilisation on the NovaSOL® processing plant
- 04
Quality control and laboratory management
- 05
Filling or private-label production (capsules, gummies)
- 06
Logistics and support with regulatory affairs/market launch
Formulations & Active Ingredients
Curcumin
Micellarly solubilised curcumin with proven increased oral bioavailability according to studies.
Astaxanthin
Liquid NovaSOL® solubilisate of the lipophilic carotenoid for dietary supplements and food.
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol/Q10)
Micellar Q10 solubilisate for better absorption compared to powdered formulations.
Boswellia (Boswellic acids)
Solubilised boswellia extract, among other things offered in combination with curcumin.
Quercetin
Water-insoluble flavonoid in a clear, liquid NovaSOL® formulation.
Resveratrol / trans-Resveratrol (Vineatrol)
Micellarly solubilised resveratrol with increased oral bioavailability according to human studies.
Xanthohumol
Solubilised hop active ingredient for functional food and supplement applications.
Hydroxytyrosol
Olive oil derivative as a liquid NovaSOL® solubilisate.
Ceramides
Micellar ceramide formulation especially for cosmetic and supplement applications.
Vitamins A, D, E, K
Lipophilic vitamins in a water-soluble NovaSOL® micellar structure.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
Water-soluble active ingredient for supplement and food recipes.
Tocopherol Mix
Natural antioxidant as a food additive in solubilised form.
Locations
Darmstadt
DEHead office with production plant
- Materials
- Food-grade active ingredients (curcumin, astaxanthin, Q10, vitamins and others)
- Highly automated NovaSOL® processing plant (proprietary engineering)
Products & Formulations
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solubilisation (NovaSOL® solubilisates, micellar formulation of lipophilic/water-insolubleEngineering | – | – | – | – | Vitamins (A, D, E, K), Curcumin, Astaxanthin, Boswellia, Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol/Q10), Quercetin, Resveratrol (trans-resveratrol/Vineatrol), Xanthohumol, Hydroxytyrosol, Ceramides, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol Mix |
| Manufacturing of liquid colloidal formulations (polymer-like micelles, approx. 30 nm diameter)Plastics | – | – | – | – | food-grade substances, lipophilic active ingredients, water-insoluble active ingredients |
| Private-label filling/production of finished products (capsules, gummies)Assembly | – | – | – | – | NovaSOL® ASTAXANTHIN, NovaSOL® CURCUMIN, NovaSOL® CURCUMIN/BOSWELLIA, NovaSOL® Q10 45 / Q10 100, NovaSOL® SUSTAIN, NovaSOL® DUO IMMUNE, NovaSOL® GUMMY IMMUNE |
| Food additives (antioxidants, colors, flavors, preservatives)Plastics | – | – | – | – | natural antioxidants, colorants, flavors, preservatives |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly automated NovaSOL® processing plant (production plant for solubilisates) | AQUANOVA (own design, proprietary engineering) | – | – | – | Darmstadt, Birkenweg 8-10, Germany |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
The production plant is certified to FSSC 22000 and DIN ISO 22000:2018 (Intertek) and produces according to GMP and HACCP with continuous quality monitoring. Products are non-GMO, allergen-free as well as HALAL and Kosher certified.
| Evidence | Darmstadt |
|---|---|
| FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000:2018 (Intertek) | |
| HALAL (HALAL CONTROL) | |
| Kosher (KF Kosher / Federation of Synagogues) | |
| Known Consignor (LBA, EC 300/2008) | |
| EcoVadis Silver |
History
- 1995
AQUANOVA founded by Dariush Behnam; original focus on beverage solutions (origin of the name), later development of the NovaSOL® technology and a strong IP portfolio
- 2005
Frank Behnam joins the company
- 2014
Frank Behnam becomes a member of the executive board
- 2018
Frank Behnam becomes CEO