What hemp seeds are
The seed of the hemp plant, which contains essentially no cannabinoids at all. Cannabinoids are produced in the trichomes of the flower, not in the seed, so any trace found on a seed is surface contamination from handling rather than content. What a hemp seed does contain is a complete protein, including all nine essential amino acids, and an unusually favourable ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. That is the entire proposition: this is a food, and we list it as one.
What people use them for
Eating them directly
Hulled seeds go on salads, into smoothies, over porridge. Mild, nutty, no preparation required.
Pressing for oil
Cold-pressed hemp seed oil is a culinary oil, not a cannabinoid product. Do not confuse it with the cannabinoid oils we sell, which are an entirely different thing.
Sprouting and growing
Food-grade seed is selected for eating rather than germination. For cultivation, our seeds category is the right place.
What to expect
No effect of any kind. There is no cannabinoid content worth measuring, no psychoactive component, and no reason to expect anything beyond nutrition. Hemp seed is a food and we make no therapeutic claims for it. If you have a nut or seed allergy, treat it with the same caution you would any other seed.
How to store and use them
Refrigerate once opened
Hemp seed is high in polyunsaturated fat, which goes rancid faster than most. The fridge is not optional once the bag is open.
Do not cook them hot
High heat damages the fatty acid profile that is the reason to eat them. Add them after cooking rather than during.
Buy what you will finish
Shelf life after opening is measured in weeks rather than months.
Why buy hemp seeds here
EU grown and food-grade, with documentation per batch. The one thing worth stating plainly: this product will not show on a drug test and has no psychoactive effect, because it contains no cannabinoids. Anyone looking for a non-psychoactive cannabinoid instead should see the CBD range.
FAQ
Do hemp seeds contain CBD or THC?
Essentially none. Cannabinoids are produced in the flower, not the seed. Any trace is surface contamination from handling.
Will they show on a drug test?
No. There is no meaningful cannabinoid content.
Can I plant them?
Food-grade seed is selected for eating rather than germination. For growing, use cultivation genetics instead.
How should I store them?
Refrigerate once opened. The fat content goes rancid faster than most seeds.
Can I cook with them?
Add them after cooking. High heat damages the fatty acid profile that makes them worth eating.
Are they the same as hemp oil?
Hemp seed oil is pressed from these seeds and is a culinary oil. It is not the same as a cannabinoid oil.