These delicious seeds are creamy, nutty and versatile with the tough outer shell removed.
Hemp was cultivated in China more than 6,000 years ago, from a wild plant that grew in central Asia. The Chinese recognized hemp’s amazing nutritional value, and used it as a food source long before soy foods. About a thousand years ago, hemp traveled to Europe, where peasants used the plant in several ways, one of the most popular being the making of hemp butter by grinding the tasty seeds.
A Nutritional Powerhouse
Hempseed is considered by leading researchers and medical doctors to be one of the most nutritious food sources on the planet. Shelled hempseed is packed with 33 percent pure digestible protein and is rich in iron and vitamin E as well as omega-3 and GLA. A recent report funded by the Canadian government states that hemp protein is comprised of 66 percent high-quality edistin protein, and that hempseed contains the highest percentage of this of any plant source. Hemp also contains three times the vitamin E contained in flax. Unlike soy, hemp is not genetically modified, and it doesn’t contain the anti-nutritional qualities commonly found in soy.
Got Your EFAS Today?
Because the human body produces no Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), it is important that EFAs be consumed on a regular basis. It is estimated that more than 90 percent of Americans take in too little of one of the most important EFAs–omega-3–which is found in flax, walnuts, deep-water fish, and hempseeds. EFAs are the “good fats” that doctors recommend as part of a healthy, balanced diet. The quality of omega-3 is vital, and can be diminished by oxygen, heat, and light. Thus consume the freshest seeds possible and store them in a dark, cold environment such as a refrigerator. Nutiva obtains its hemp seeds exclusively from Canada, and we date all our products. Great nutrition never tasted so good.
Our organic, shelled hemp seed contains 33% protein by weight along with Omega-3s and minerals. Nutiva hemp seeds are grown without any chemical pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. These natural organic seeds are cold-processed (under 104°F) from raw and packed with Omega-3, protein and minerals.
With a delicious, nutty flavor that's similar to pine nuts, it's perfect for salads, smoothies, sprinkled on your favorite foods or even enjoyed straight out of the bag.
- Nourishing People & Planet
- Deliciously Nutty Flavor for Your Favorite Recipes
- 10g Protein, 3g Omega-3 Per Serving
- USDA Organic
- Non GMO Project Verified
Ingredients
Raw, organic shelled hemp seeds
Directions
Add hemp seed to smoothies, cereal, omelets, yogurt, soups, salads and veggies.
Consider lightly pan-toasting hamp seeds for a nuttier, toasted flavor - but not above 325°F, to conserve the EFAs.
Refrigerate after opening; use within 12 weeks.
*Please note packaging may vary
