DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
The hemp nut is the seed of the hemp plant, cannabis. The seeds are free from THC, tetrahydrocannabinol.
Hemp nuts are used peeled or unpeeled as a snack, topping in muesli or salad, as a dip or smoothie as well as in soups, stews, sauces or meatballs.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Eight essential amino acids: isoleucine, valine, methionine, leucine, tryptophan, lysine, phenylaline and threonine), high protein content (25%), also rich in fiber when unpeeled.
Furthermore, essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and omega-6 fatty acids(gamma-linolenic acid) in an ideal ratio.
Also vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Tănase AV et al. (2024) Hemp Seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Valuable Source of Natural Ingredients for Functional Foods-A Review. Molecules. 1;29(9):2097. doi: 10.3390/molecules29092097. PMID: 38731588; PMCID: PMC11085560.
- Cerino P et al. (2021) A Review of Hemp as Food and Nutritional Supplement. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 12;6(1):19-27. doi: 10.1089/can.2020.0001. PMID: 33614949; PMCID: PMC7891210.