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Hemp seeds

Hemp seeds are edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, commonly sprinkled on salads, cereals, and baked goods.

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About Hemp seeds

Hemp seeds are the edible seeds of the hemp plant, used as a food ingredient rather than as a leafy herb. They are sprinkled over salads, cereals, yoghurt, vegetables, and baked goods, or incorporated into batters, granola, sauces, and toppings. They may be eaten raw or lightly toasted.

They are small and oval, usually cream, grey, or greenish in colour. Their flavour is mild and nutty, while their texture is soft with a slight crunch. Hulled seeds are especially tender; whole seeds retain a firmer, more fibrous outer shell.

Hemp seeds are sold whole, hulled, roasted, ground, or pressed into other hemp products. Hulled seeds are often called hemp hearts and are convenient for sprinkling. Ground or milled seeds blend smoothly into doughs and sauces, while roasted seeds have a stronger toasted aroma.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for hemp seeds

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

hemp seeds

English

Chanvre ou chènevis, graine décortiquée

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English

hemp seed (dehulled, raw)

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hemp seed (with hull, raw)

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hemp seed (with hull)

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Hemp seed(Samssi), Dried

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Seed, hemp, dried

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Seeds, hemp seed, hulled

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Hemp seeds nutrition & diet

Hemp seeds nutritional value

Seeds, hemp seed, hulled

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
553kcal
Protein
31.6g
Carbs
8.7g
Fat
48.8g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Reference the edible hemp seed in its identified form: whole, hulled, toasted, ground, or incorporated into a product. Account for added salt, oil, sweeteners, coatings, and other ingredients, and distinguish seed kernels from hemp-seed butter, flour, or beverage preparations.

Compare the right form: Reference should match whole or hulled hemp seeds in the specified raw, toasted, salted, ground, or coated form, excluding shells and blends.

Diet considerations

Plant-derived seed when the ingredient is confirmed as hemp seed. Compatibility changes with cereal mixtures, sweet coatings, dairy additions, or animal-derived flavorings. Whole, hulled, and ground forms differ from hemp-seed flour or milk, while the recipe and portion determine the carbohydrate pattern of the finished food.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Seeds, hemp seed, hulled ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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