Description

Sometimes called hemp hearts, hemp seeds come from hemp plants. Despite its name, they’re actually a type of nut. Hemp is a common industrial crop that’s grown around the world. Hemp seeds contain many useful nutrients, like gamma-linolenic acid and omega-3 fatty acids. You can eat them raw, but it’s also common to ground them into meal or press them into oil. Not only are hemp seeds a great food source, but hemp is often used to make paper, rope and textiles.