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Hemp Seed

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Hulled hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are FDA GRAS (GRN 765, 771, 778). They contain only trace THC (well below regulatory thresholds).

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What it is

Seeds of Cannabis sativa (industrial hemp) - typically hulled, containing protein (~25%), fats rich in omega-3 and omega-6, and minerals. Hulled seeds contain only trace THC.

Whole-food ingredient providing complete plant protein and essential fatty acids.

What regulators actually say

"The FDA completed its evaluation of three generally recognized as safe (GRAS) notices for hemp seed-derived food ingredients - hulled hemp seed (GRN 765), hemp seed protein powder (GRN 771), and hemp seed oil (GRN 778)... having no questions regarding the company's conclusion that the use of such products as described in the notices is safe."

FDA - Constituent Update on Hemp Seed-Derived Ingredients — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS via no-objection letters (GRN 765, 771, 778) for hulled hemp seed, hemp seed protein, and hemp seed oil.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted food product; hemp seed traditionally consumed in EU.

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