Hempseed Butter
(Cannabis Sativa)
From the Latin and Greek name for the plant, Cannabis…
Depending on the climates and soil, a hemp plant ranges in height from three to 15 feet. Commonly cultivated in Europe, Asia, the United States and Chile, male Hemp plants bear flowers that die soon after pollination. The female Hemp plant develops flowers in short, crowded spikes that die only after the seed matures.
Other common uses of Hempseed include:
- Food;
- Medicinal purposes;
- Animal feed;
- Textiles.
Hempseed Oil can be difficult to produce because quality oil can only be obtained from ripe nuts and it is difficult to find the optimal harvesting time. The best Hempseed Oil is obtained from the first pressing. After processing, Hempseed generally retains about 35 percent of its oil.
Hempseed is a rich source of nutrition that has been in existence for thousands of years! Each nut contains over 30% oil and 25% protein and is high in linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha linolenic acid (omega-3).
