Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 124 - 124
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
The
growing
demand
for
plant-based
protein
and
natural
food
ingredients
has
further
fueled
interest
in
exploring
hemp
seeds
(Cannabis
sativa
L.)
as
a
sustainable
source
of
nutrition.
In
addition
to
the
content
proteins
healthy
fats
(linoleic
acid
alpha-linolenic
acid),
are
rich
phytochemical
compounds,
especially
terpenoids,
polyphenols,
phytosterols,
which
contribute
their
bioactive
properties.
Scientific
studies
have
shown
that
these
compounds
possess
significant
antioxidant,
antimicrobial,
anti-inflammatory
effects,
making
promising
ingredient
promoting
health.
Since
THC
(tetrahydrocannabinol)
CBD
(cannabidiol)
found
only
traces,
can
be
used
applications
because
psychoactive
effects
associated
with
cannabis
avoided.
Therefore,
present
article
reviews
scientific
literature
on
traditional
modern
extraction
methods
obtaining
active
substances
meet
safety
standards,
enabling
transformation
conventional
foods
into
functional
provide
additional
health
benefits
promote
balanced
diet.
Also,
identification
biologically
extracted
from
bioactivity
were
evaluated.
Mechanical
pressing
extraction,
steam
distillation,
solvent-based
(Soxhlet,
maceration),
advanced
techniques
such
microwave-assisted
supercritical
fluid
Identification
high-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
allowed
detailed
chemical
profiling
cannabinoids,
terpenes,
phenolic
substances.
Optimizing
parameters,
including
solvent
type,
temperature,
time,
is
crucial
maximizing
yield
purity,
offering
potential
developing
value-added
benefits.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 341 - 341
Published: May 2, 2025
This
study
was
aimed
at
providing
athletes
a
solution
to
replenish
the
muscle
glycogen
re-synthesis
an
optimal
rate
with
hemp
seeds
as
natural
protein
source
and
Bengal
gram
dal
its
use
for
preparation
of
gel.
The
gel
contains
richest
energy,
it
is
effective
way
provide
energy
nutrients
athletes.
prepared
in
three
variations
different
seed
concentrations.
We
then
analyzed
pH
macronutrient
composition.
sensory
characteristics
were
seven
parameters,
including
appearance,
taste,
color,
texture,
aroma,
consistency,
acceptability,
using
hedonic
scale
on
25
panelists.
A
analysis
showed
that
sample
received
overall
acceptability
score
7.16
±
0.99
from
panel.
shelf
life
observed
recommended
temperature
4
degrees
Celsius,
which
12
days.
best
formulation
B
38
g
seeds,
better
lower
average
value
(6.68
1.44,
6.56
1.29,
7.6
1.16,
7
1.26,
5.822
0.0183,
respectively).
Sample
contained
30.8
protein,
16.09
carbohydrates,
8.4
fat,
263.16
kcal
per
100
g.
resulting
ratio
carbohydrates
high-protein
post-workout
meal.
Hence,
can
be
considered
supplement.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(6), P. 1390 - 1390
Published: March 20, 2025
Hemp
seeds
(HSs)
are
a
rich
source
of
essential
fatty
acids,
proteins,
and
antioxidant
compounds,
making
them
an
attractive
ingredient
for
the
food
industry.
This
work
studies
viability
enriching
corn
extrudates
with
hemp
seeds,
specifically
to
improve
their
acid
profile
phenolic
content,
thereby
enhancing
nutritional
value
snack.
Extrudate
formulations
different
concentrations
HSs
(up
12.5%)
were
evaluated,
physicochemical,
textural,
properties
resulting
products
analyzed.
The
results
showed
that
increasing
HS
concentration
improved
lipid
products,
raising
content
unsaturated
acids
75.6%
in
snack
fortified
12.5%
lowering
proportion
saturated
acids.
may
reduce
risk
cardiovascular
diseases
compared
extrudates.
total
snacks
capacity
also
increased
linearly
increase
formulation.
A
reduction
specific
mechanical
energy
during
extrusion
was
observed,
attributed
higher
fat
which
facilitates
lubrication
process.
At
physicochemical
level,
HS-enriched
improvements
texture.
These
softer,
reducing
hardness
while
maintaining
crunchiness.
They
even
more
stable
due
lower
water
content.
fortification
provides
consumers
healthier
option,
appealing
crunchy
texture
visual
appearance
regardless
some
changes
color
attributes.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1149 - 1149
Published: March 26, 2025
Hemp
is
a
multiuse
crop
used
for
fiber,
food,
and
medicinal
purposes.
The
seed
of
hemp
has
attracted
great
attention
as
good
plant
protein
resource
with
remarkable
nutritional
biological
properties.
However,
the
application
(HSP)
limited
due
to
its
unsatisfactory
functional
Physical,
chemical,
technologies
have
been
explored
modify
structure
HSP
improve
functionality.
investigation
activity
derived
peptide
deal
intestinal,
metabolic,
muscle
concerns
broadened
utilization
in
healthy
products.
Therefore,
current
review
performed
summarize
recent
research
progress
on
novel
extraction
modification
HSP,
well
purification
identification
active
peptide.
multi-functional
multi-bioactive
properties
adverse
effects
are
also
depicted
facilitate
their
potential
applications
food
industry.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1605 - 1605
Published: May 1, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
nutritional
composition,
antinutritional
factors,
oxidative
stability,
microbiological
safety,
and
sensory
characteristics
of
hempseed
cake
(HC)
derived
from
Cannabis
sativa
L.
cv.
'Henola'.
The
effects
dehulling
storage
(1,
3,
6
months)
on
dehulled
(DHC)
hulled
(HHC)
hemp
were
systematically
assessed.
DHC
exhibited
significantly
higher
crude
protein
(up
to
42.2%)
residual
oil
content
37.5%),
while
HHC
was
richer
in
dietary
fiber
41.3%)
total
carbohydrates
48.2%).
Despite
comparable
PUFA
contents
(63-72%)
favorable
n-6/n-3
ratios
(~3.1:1),
showed
greater
energy
concentration
reduced
levels
indigestible
phytates.
Oxidative
stability
tests
revealed
increased
acid
peroxide
values
both
after
six
months,
indicating
quality
deterioration
(Totox
index
>
15).
Microbiological
analyses
confirmed
hygienic
safety
across
all
samples,
with
slightly
microbial
counts
linked
hull-associated
contamination.
Sensory
evaluations
stable
color,
odor,
texture
during
storage,
rated
more
aromatic.
These
findings
confirm
that
processing
conditions-particularly
dehulling-strongly
affect
functional
profile
by-products.
emerges
as
a
promising,
shelf-stable,
protein-rich
ingredient
for
food
feed
applications.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21), P. 3032 - 3032
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Hemp
seed
protein
isolates
(HPI)
were
used
to
produce
a
gel
through
probiotic
fermentation.
This
study
assessed
how
fermentation
time
(ranging
from
0
16
h)
affected
the
physicochemical
properties
of
HPI
gel.
The
results
indicated
that
formation
began
after
8
h
fermentation,
as
demonstrated
by
pH
decrease,
an
increase
in
particle
size,
and
development
aggregation
observed
fluorescence
scanning
electron
microscopy.
produced
showed
highest
viscosity,
storage
modulus,
strength,
attributed
stronger
molecular
interactions,
including
non-covalent
covalent
crosslinking.
However,
12
water-holding
capacity,
extending
beyond
caused
decrease
capacity.
Additionally,
subunits
tended
form
polymers
suggesting
was
influenced
both
acidification
specific
These
findings
propose
could
serve
viable
alternative
for
developing
plant-based
products.
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 712 - 712
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Background:
Cannabis
sativa
is
a
high-value
crop
that
can
be
cultivated
for
ruminant’s
feed
and
medicinal
purposes.
The
demand
products
has
increased
since
the
beginning
of
21st
century.
Objectives:
increase
in
production
cost
high-protein
feeds
such
as
lucerne
led
to
an
urgent
need
investigate
alternative
sources.
Methods:
been
identified
due
its
high
protein
content.
Results:
However,
cultivation
uses
by-products
South
Africa
limited
strict
legislation.
metabolites
nutritional
value
are
influenced
by
growing
conditions
soil
type.
Furthermore,
available
literature
shown
contains
anti-nutritional
factors
may
affect
intake
or
bioavailability
digestibility.
Conclusions:
Therefore,
it
crucial
employ
processing
method
reduce
promote
growth
rate
sheep.
Fermentation,
method,
found
Cannabis,
which
will
make
palatable
supplement
ruminants
Dorper
Overall,
this
review
paper
aimed
examine
on
use
sheep
Africa.