Traditionally called ‘hemp seeds’ hemp hearts are the creamy, cashewy inner core of the seed. Rich in protein and omegas hemp hearts make a nutritious addition to almost every meal.
Ingredients:
100% Australian hemp seed inner core
Health Benefits
Hemp seed is rich in highly digestible protein, meaning your body can absorb it easily. It is also a complete protein source, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids our body needs from our diet. Hemp seeds are a great source of polyunsaturated and essential fatty acids, which are the healthy fats! In total they contain about 30% fat with unique 3:1 ratio of omega-6 and omega-3. This promotes cardiovascular health and may benefit some skin diseases. Another essential fatty acid found in hemp seeds is Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which can have a hormone regulatory effect which may relieve symptoms of PMS. Hemp seed also provides a great source of vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc.
How to use
Add to salads, smoothies, muesli, granola, yoghurt etc. Hemp hearts also make a tasty, dairy-free milk alternative which we love in coffee. The high protein content makes it froth beautifully. We’ve included a ‘hemp mylk’ recipe on the back of the packet for you.
Nutrition information
| Servings per packet: 10, Serving size 25g |
| per serve | per 100g |
| Energy | 567kj | 2270kj |
| Protein | 8.5g | 33.9g |
| Fat | 10.6g | 42.2g |
| – Saturated fat | 0.9g | 3.7g |
| – Monounsaturated fat | 1.5g | 5.9g |
| – Polyunsaturated fat | 8.2g | 32.6g |
| Omega-3 | 4.2% | 16.8% |
| Omega-6 | 15.4% | 60.4% |
| Omega-9 | 3.2% | 12.8% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.9g | 3.5g |
| – Total sugars | 0.4g | 1.4g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.3g | 9g |
| Sodium | 0.02g | 0.06g |
