Hempseeds have an appealing nutty flavor and are a rich source of omega-3, vitamin E, protein, and GLA. Shelled hemp seeds (or hempnuts) taste similar to sesame or sunflower
seeds, and can be added to almost any recipe.
To ensure freshness, Nutiva adds an oxygen absorber to each pouch, and
fill's the bag with nitrogen. They are the only hemp firm we know of that does
this. These steps help remove oxygen, and the delicate Omega-3 fats are
protected. It's part of Nutiva's commitment to "Nourishing People and Planet". Nutiva uses a cold mechanical process to shell their hemp seeds which are grown
without pesticides or herbicides. Because Nutiva can't grow hemp in the United States,
they must rely on Canadian farmers to produce hemp crops. Shortages of organic seeds often
occur due to weather or surging sales outstripping supply.
Certified organic by ECOCERT & QAI. USDA Organic. Kosher.
Ingredients: Raw certified organic shelled hempseeds.
Recommended Use: Eat right from the bag or add them to smoothies, cereal, omelets, yogurt, soups, salads and veggies. See www.nutiva.com for recipes.
Certifications: kosher
If you notice any errors in the information above, please
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If you have further questions about this product, please contact Nutiva at 800-993-4367
The nutrition facts listed above are supplied as a courtesy to our customers. The nutrition facts were current and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time they were entered. Manufacturers often change formulas or ingredients without notifying us. We do our best to keep them as up to date as possible, however Netrition.com will not be held responsible for any differences between what is listed on our web site and what is listed on the product that you receive. If you need to be 100% certain of the ingredients currently being shipped, we recommend that you call or email our customer service department to check the shelf of current stock.
The Amazing Hempseed
The Origins
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 seeds exclusively from Canada, and we
date all our products. Great nutrition never tasted so good.
Storage: It is best to keep our seeds refrigerated and air tight.
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