Hemp milk

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Hemp milk
A glass of hemp milk
A glass of hemp milk, pictured with hemp seeds
Alternative namesHemp seed milk

Hemp milk, or hemp seed milk, is a plant milk made from hemp seeds that are soaked and ground in water.[1] The result resembles milk in colour, texture, and flavour. Hemp is conducive to being organically grown and labelled. Plain hemp milk may be additionally sweetened or flavoured.

Compared to

cow's milk.[2]

Production

Production of hemp milk requires hemp seeds, water, and a blender or

strainer to get a smoother and more refined milky texture, but this process is optional.[3]

Nutrition

In a 100 millilitres (3.5 imp fl oz; 3.4 US fl oz) serving, hemp milk provides 46

carbohydrates, 3 g of fat and 2 g of protein.[4] Hemp milk contains no micronutrients in significant amounts.[4] Although there is limited history of making hemp milk, hemp seeds have been eaten for a long time, and hemp milk is safe for those concerned about soy or milk allergies.[5]

References

  1. ^ "FSHN20-53/FS420: Plant-Based Milks: Hemp". edis.ifas.ufl.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  2. ^ Rose Tosti (February 28, 2011), "Hip Hemp at Neptune Coffee in Greenwood", Seattle Weekly, archived from the original on August 21, 2018, retrieved March 7, 2017
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  4. ^ a b "Hemp Milk (Hemp Bliss original flavor; custom analysis) per 100 ml (g)". Nutritiondata.com. Conde Nast. 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2016.