Hemp seeds

Cannabis sativa

nuts & seeds

Small seeds of cultivated hemp, hulled or whole, with a nutty taste; on a bowl or a salad, or pressed into oil. They provide protein, plant omega-3, iron, zinc and magnesium.

Origin

Central Asia

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

Hulled, they are eaten raw, sprinkled over a bowl, yoghurt or salad, or blended into a smoothie; whole, their hard shell is unpleasant to chew, so hulled ones are preferred. Soaking, sprouting or sourdough bring its phytates down — and release the zinc and iron they were holding.

Molecules

Plant iron · Zinc · Magnesium · Protein · Methionine · Tryptophan · Omega-6 (linoleic acid) · Plant omega-3 (ALA) · PhosphorusIn small amounts, not counted LysineWhat slows things down Phytates

Did you know?

Along with bamboo, hemp is among the fastest-growing plants on Earth, and was one of the first plants ever spun into fibre.