Hemp Seed Protein

A natural, rich source of Plant Protein, Dietary Fibre and Essential Minerals

What is Hemp Seed Protein

Bio Oils’ Hemp Seed Protein is produced from certified organic hemp seed after the oil has been extracted by cold-pressing (also known as de-fatted seed). It is then milled into a highly nutritious powder. Our hemp seeds are grown in the rich, fertile soils of the Central South Island of New Zealand, in the shadows of the beautiful Southern Alps. Our Hemp Seed Protein has many benefits of the whole seed, but with a slightly different nutritional profile. With much of the oil extracted from the seeds, Hemp Seed Protein has less fat and a higher concentration of other nutrients than an equal volume of seed. Hemp Seed Protein is a complete protein source and contains 20 amino acids including all nine essential amino acids required by the human body along with dietary fibre, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc.

Health Benefits

Research has shown Hemp Seeds have many health benefits1 including:
  • Aids muscle recovery and fatigue.1
  • High fibre content; supports gut health and a healthy digestive system.3
  • Boosts the immune system.1,4
  • Reduced risk of heart disease.2

Uses & Applications

Mild, nutty flavour.
Nutrition/food; functional food ingredient to increase protein and/or fibre contents. Flour blends for baking; crackers, tortillas, flatbread. Protein powders and blends.
Neutraceutical; functional ingredient. Protein and/or dietary fibre supplement.
Animal Food; as a functional ingredient.
Stability; 24 months from date of manufacture. Keep cool and dry.

Available Grades & Varieties

Organic 
Food Grade

Packaging Options

Retail & Private Label Options
Retail ready products available in 550g HDPE Pottles or Standup Pouches.
Smaller sizes and other packaging types available on request and for private label retail. MOQs apply.

Bulk Options
Bulk Packaging available in 25kg PE or Paper sack, or 500-850kg Bulk Bag.
Food grade is only supplied in 25kg sack.
MOQs apply.

Certifications

References

1 – Cerino, P., Buonerba, C., Cannazza, G., D’Auria, J., Ottoni, E., Fulgione, A., Di Stasio, A., Pierri, B., & Gallo, A. (2021). A Review of Hemp as Food and Nutritional Supplement. Cannabis and cannabinoid research, 6(1), 19–27. https://doi.org/10.1089/can.2020.0001
2 – Al-Khalifa A, Maddaford TG, Chahine MN, Austria JA, Edel AL, Richard MN, Ander BP, Gavel N, Kopilas M, Ganguly R, Ganguly PK, Pierce GN. Effect of dietary hempseed intake on cardiac ischemiareperfusion injury. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2007 Mar;292(3):R1198-203. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00661.2006. Epub 2006 Nov 22. PMID: 17122327.
3 – Weickert MO, Pfeiffer AF. Metabolic effects of dietary fiber consumption and prevention of diabetes. J Nutr. 2008 Mar;138(3):439-42. doi: 10.1093/jn/138.3.439. PMID: 18287346.
4 – Callaway, J.C. Hempseed as a nutritional resource: An overview. Euphytica 140, 65–72 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-004-4811-6

Country of Origin

Grown, produced and packaged in New Zealand.

Functional Properties

Complete Protein Source
All 9 Essential Amino Acids
Fibre
Vitamin E
Magnesium
Manganese
Iron
Zinc

Hemp Protein Product Sheet