DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Hafnuts are the seeds of the hemp plant, cannabis. The seeds are free from THC, tetrahydrocannabinol.
Hemp nuts are used peeled or unpeeled as a snack, topping in muesli or salad, as a dip or smoothie as well as in soups, stews, sauces or in meatballs.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Eight essential amino acids: isoleucine, valine, methionine, leucine, tryptophan, lysine, phenylaline and threonine), high protein content (25%), also rich in fiber when unpeeled.
Furthermore, essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and omega-6 fatty acids(gamma-linolenic acid) in an ideal ratio.
Also vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Tănase AV et al. (2024) Hemp Seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Valuable Source of Natural Ingredients for Functional Foods-A Review. Molecules. 1;29(9):2097. doi: 10.3390/molecules29092097. PMID: 38731588; PMCID: PMC11085560.
- Cerino P et al. (2021) A Review of Hemp as Food and Nutritional Supplement. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 12;6(1):19-27. doi: 10.1089/can.2020.0001. PMID: 33614949; PMCID: PMC7891210.
