Hemp Oil
Product description
Hemp Oil is obtained from hemp (Cannabis sativa) seeds. The plant is extremely resilient and adaptive, but needs a lot of water to grow. The seeds have an oil content ranging between 26 and 35 percent. Today, hemp is mainly grown in Asia, America and Europe.
Characteristic properties
Areas of application for Foods
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Characteristic properties
- High in linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3) in a 3:1 ratio.
- Contains natural vitamin E
- Contains valuable phytosterols
- Contains up to 4 percent of rare gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6, C18:3)
Areas of application for Foods
- Valuable cooking oil because of its ratio of fatty acids, which are known to have nutritional and physiological benefits
- Ideally suited for use as a salad oil, and in dressings, sauces, marinades and spreads
Specifications
| Categories | Bioactive Compounds - OtherAlpha-lipoic acid; Additives incl. Flavourings & Colours | Anti-caking agentsFatty acids; Fats & Oils | Fats & Oils - PlantHemp seed oil; Fats & Oils | Fats & Oils - PlantOlive oil; Bioactive Compounds - OtherPhytosterols; Vitamins, Minerals | VitaminsVitamin E |
|---|---|
| Sales markets | Western Europe; Eastern Europe; Middle East; Asia; Australia; North America; Africa; Central/South America |
| Certifications | Halal; Health & Safety; Kosher; Organic; Quality assurance; Sustainable; Traceable; Vegan |
Hemp Oil
