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Seed: Foods

Hemp seeds are an excellent source of nutrition and, thus, are very beneficial to human
health. They are high in fiber, protein, vitamins, and the “good fats”, like Omega-3 and
Omega-6 fatty acids.

Hemp seeds contain all nine essential amino acids, and important vitamins (A, B, C, and E)
and minerals (Ca, Mg, K, P). As a bonus, there are no known food allergens in hemp seeds.

According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, a two-tablespoon
serving of hemp seeds weighing 20 g contains 6.3 g protein, 9.8 g fat, and
1.7 g carbohydrates (incl. 0.8 g fiber).

The US FDA has classified hemp seeds as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe),
indicating that hemp seeds are safe in foods and won’t require further approval.
This FDA approval clears the way for hemp seeds and hemp seed oil to become
part of mainstream cuisine.

Currently, there are no official methods for hemp seed and hemp seed oil as food.
Methods released on hemp analysis are primarily focused on cannabinoids
(mostly CBD and THC).

For nutritional analysis of hemp seeds and hemp seed oil, methods from other, similar seeds and oils can be used, e.g.,
soy, chia, and castor. Shimadzu’s Advanced Food Solutions provide the analytical tools to identify and quantify the
nutritional characteristics of hemp seeds.

As hemp seeds find their way into our kitchen more frequently,
more methods for hemp seeds analysis will be developed. And
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