Hemp Foods Australia – Organic Hemp Seeds – 1 kilo
Summary
- Hemp seeds with approximately 2 g of Omega 3 per serve and a rich source of essential nutrients
- 100% Australian Certified Organic and non-irradiated
- Shelled and ready to use
- Vegan friendly
- GMO-free
Dosage
- 1 serve: 2.5 tablespoons (28 g)
Warnings
- Refrigerate after opening
- Traces of gluten, peanuts, tree nuts or sesame seeds may be present in this product due to the manufacturing process
Hemp seeds are considered a high-quality plant protein because they contain all nine essential amino acids. Their protein is mainly made up of edestin and albumin, which are highly digestible plant proteins.
Amino Acid Breakdown of Hemp Seeds
(Approximate values per 100g of hulled hemp seeds / hemp hearts)
| Amino Acid | Approx. Amount |
|---|---|
| Alanine | 1.53 g |
| Arginine | 4.55 g |
| Aspartic Acid | 4.18 g |
| Cystine | 0.67 g |
| Glutamic Acid | 6.43 g |
| Glycine | 1.61 g |
| Histidine* | 0.88 g |
| Isoleucine* | 1.28 g |
| Leucine* | 2.16 g |
| Lysine* | 1.28 g |
| Methionine* | 0.93 g |
| Phenylalanine* | 1.45 g |
| Proline | 1.32 g |
| Serine | 1.71 g |
| Threonine* | 1.27 g |
| Tryptophan* | 0.37 g |
| Tyrosine | 1.01 g |
| Valine* | 1.59 g |
*Essential amino acids
Why Hemp Protein Is Valued
Hemp seed are naturally rich in:
- Complete plant protein
- Essential fatty acids (Omega-3 & Omega-6)
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Fibre
- Chlorophyll
The amino acid profile is particularly high in arginine, which is involved in nitric oxide production and circulation support.
Protein Content
- Hulled hemp seeds contain approximately 30–33% protein
- About 9–10g protein per 30g serving
