Hulled Hemp Seed
Hulled hemp seed is a “superfood” with a variety of uses including eating them straight as a snack!
Hulled Hemp Seed
Why Hulled Hemp Seeds?
Hulled hemp seed (aka “hemp seed hearts” or “hemp nuts”) is the white inner meat or nut of the hemp seed with the hull or shell removed.
The “hulling” of hemp seed is achieved by a no heat, mechanical process.
Hulled hemp seed is a “super food” with a variety of uses including eating them straight as a snack; sprinkled on other foods, fruits or vegetables; used as a garnish on a wide array of prepared foods or salads; added and mixed into sauces, drips, marinades, yogurts, power drinks or smoothies; or used in baking as an ingredient in breads, muffins or cookies.
Use them as you would any other seed or nut.
Hulled hemp seeds are the main ingredient used in the production of non-dairy hemp beverage.
Applicable claims for hulled seed
High: Protein, Fibre, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese
Source of: LA, ALA, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin), Vitamin B9 (Folate), Iron, Zinc, Potassium
Low: Sugar, Very low Sodium/Salt
Hulled hemp seed is free from gluten, cholesterol, nuts and lactose, and being plant-based, it is a food product and ingredient that caters to persons with gluten-and-lactose intolerance, and various ethnic and religious dietary requirements.
Being a source of essential B vitamins, especially vitamin B1 and folate makes it nutritious and wholesome for children and pregnant women.