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Hemp seeds
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Hemp seeds
are available whole or hulled. I prefer to use whole hemp seeds. Hulled
simply means that the seed shells have been removed by processing.
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Whole hemp
seed contains more fibre. It has 35g per 100g compared to the hulled
seeds which have 6g per 100g.
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Whole hemp
seed contains more calcium. It has 168mg per 100g compared to 74mg for
the hulled seeds.
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Whole hemp
seed contains more iron. It has 18mg per 100g compared to 4.7mg per 100g
for the hulled seeds.
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Whole hemp
seed contains more riboflavin. It contains 1.1mg per 100g compared to
0.3mg for the hulled seeds.
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Some of
the vitamins and essential oils are from the kernels, so, obviously the
ratio is higher in the hulled seeds, providing the hulling process has
not depleted them.
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I prefer
to use whole hemp seeds that have not been sterilised. If they have been
sterilised then they cannot be sprouted, the life force has been
destroyed, and they are no longer a raw food. In the US, I am told
that it is not possible to buy raw food hemp seed.
Related pages
Links
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"Hemp has
3 unique nutritional factors. It has an ideal balance of Omega 3 and 6
for sustainable human health, it has a full amino acid spectrum meaning
it provides complete protein, and it has a massive trace mineral content
- truly one of nature's superfoods."
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http://www.yaoh.co.uk/health-issues1.html
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"This
website is dedicated to educating the public about Hemp’s various uses.
We’ve provided a forum for people to share ideas and thoughts about hemp
and its place in American and World Industry and there is a Hemp Market
where you can find all your hemp products under one roof"
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http://www.hemp.com/
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hemp seeds
Links
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"We are the
United Kingdom's leading Hempseed Food company. Together with our UK and
worldwide partners we supply both organic and conventional bulk hemp to
the food manufacturing, baking and nutraceutical industry as well as
distributing our own brand Hemp Foods and Cosmetics through wholesale and
retail partners."
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http://www.yorkshirehemp.com
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"The kernels
of food hemp are a valuable addition to the whole foods diet. They may be
added in whole or ground to essentially every dish, e.g. muesli, bread,
pastries and biscuits, or burgers or just nibble for fun. For best
nutritional benefit sprouting is a perfect option too."
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http://www.hempmarket.com/...
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"High-profile chefs in the UK, including Jamie
Oliver, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Jane Clark are emphatic Hemp
converts!"
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http://www.hempsa.co.za/...
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