Hemp Hearts
Hemp Hearts are the inner meat (nut) of the hemp seed and contain about 33% protein and 40% oil and have a soft texture with a mild nutty flavor. They are highly nutritious packing a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids together with a rich source of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids featuring a perfect 3:1 ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3.
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Fatty Acid & Lipid
- Ingredient Name
- Hulled Hemp Hearts
- Labeling Claims
Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Lactose-free, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Sodium-free, Trans fat-free; Cholesterol-free; Gluten-free; Halal; Kosher; Lactose-free; Naturally Derived; Organic; Plant-Based; Sodium-free; Trans fat-free
- Protein Content
- 32.0 - 32.0 %
- Ingredient Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
AOSCA Certified, Halal, Kosher, Organic Certified, USDA Organic
- Odor
- Slight nutty
- Flavor
- Slight nutty
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Appearance
- Small, white nuts with some green skin flecks
- Shelf LIfe
- 14 months
- Ingredient
- Hulled Hemp Hearts
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Bulk
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Storage Condition
Keep stored in a cool dry place (<20°C) away from heat or sunlight. Humidity between 30-50%
- Application
Hulled Hemp Hearts are extremely easy to incorporate into a daily food regimen. They can easily be eaten by the handful as a snack, sprinkled on cereals, salads or yogurt, incorporated into power drinks and smoothies, added to fruits or vegetables or also used in any type of dressing, sauce or marinade. International Hemp Hemp Hearts are also a perfect nutritious addition to any cooking recipe. Edible food ingredient to use as a snack, sprinkle or for baking
- Packaging Information
International Hemp Hemp Hearts are available in bulk wholesale quantities of 22.7kg (50lb) grain bags, 113.5kg (250lb) fiber drums, and 907.2kg (2000lb) mini bulk tote bags.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Balanced Amino Acids Profile
- High Protein Content
- High Purity
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99.0 | % |
| Protein Digestibility | 95.0 | % |
| PDCAAS | 0.61 | — |
| Net Protein Efficiency Ratio | 0.75 | — |
Table 2 of 4
19 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Amino Acid Score | 0.64 | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 3.09 | g |
| Serine | 1.54 | g |
| Proline | 1.13 | g |
| Alanine | 1.3 | g |
| Valine | 1.47 | g |
| Isoleucine | 1.15 | g |
| Tyrosine | 0.94 | g |
| Histidine | 0.82 | g |
| Arginine | 3.58 | g |
| Theronine | 1.05 | g |
| Glutamic Acid | 5.61 | g |
Table 3 of 4
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) | 29.21 | g/100g |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) | 9.34 | g/100g |
| Oleic Acid (Omega 9) | 5.27 | g/100g |
| Palmitic Acid | 2.71 | g/100g |
| Gamma Linolenic Acid (Omega 6) | 1.98 | g/100g |
| Stearic Acid | 1.21 | g/100g |
| Stearidonic acid (SDA) (Omega 3) | 0.64 | g/100g |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.39 | g/100g |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid | 0.21 | g/100g |
| C18:1 cis Isomers | 0.17 | g/100g |
| C20 cis -11-eicosenoic | 0.13 | g/100g |
| Behenic Acid | 0.13 | g/100g |
Table 4 of 4
32 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2560.0 | kJ/100g |
| Total Fat | 52.0 | g/100g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 | g/100g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 | g/100g |
| Polysaturated Fat | 40.0 | g/100g |
| Omega 6 | 29.0 | g/100g |
| Omega 3 | 10.0 | g/100g |
| Monosaturated Fat | 5.0 | g/100g |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 | mg/100g |
| Sodium Content | 0.0 | mg/100g |
| Potassium Content | 1200.0 | mg/100g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.0 | g/100g |
