Hemp Seeds
 Item # E-2-4 ½ Lb Bag of Hemp Seeds |
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Hemp seeds are highly nutritious, and contain beneficial omega fatty acids, amino acids, and minerals. They make excellent seeds for birds and are wonderful when added to your foraging toys or birdie bread for extra nutrition. These hemp seeds are unhulled, and still in the shell. *Per United States regulations, these hemp seeds have been heat sterilized*. 1/2 pound bag of hemp seeds. |
| Hemp Seeds | $4.95 |
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Source of Nutrition
Hemp seeds are actually nuts. Hemp seeds have been a
traditional source of nourishment in many countries
for thousands of years.
Hemp seeds are one of the most nutritious foods on earth. Tasting similar to pine nuts and sunflower seeds, hempseeds can be used in any recipe. In terms of nutrient content, hemp seed is basically 34.6% protein, 46.5% fat, and 11.6% carbohydrate. Not only do hemp seeds contain essential fatty acids (EFAs) in the proper ratio required, but also all the essential amino acids and dietary fiber required for good health. Furthermore, hemp seed is far more valuable in terms of concentrated nutrients than soybeans, the nearest vegan alternative. Hemp seeds contain 35% protein, of which 65% occurs as the easily digestible storage protein, edestin. Hemp seeds contain all nine essential amino acids with a high content of sulfur-containing AA (methionine and cysteine). The absence of trypsin inhibitory activity is a major advantage over the type of protein found in soybeans. Trace elements found in hemp seed include strontium, thorium, arsenic, and chromium. It is also a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E in the form of alpha-, beta-, gamma-, delta-tocopherol and alpha-tocotrienol. |
