Ingredient Index 04: Hemp
Published 14 December 2022
With cannabis gaining wider acceptance for both medicinal and recreational purposes globally, product developers across multiple categories are touting hemp – a fast-growing species containing low levels of psychoactive compound THC – as a multifunctional powerhouse. Here, we spotlight some of the ingredient’s most exciting implications for food, nutrition, fashion, beauty and material applications.
Hemp Eats
Functional Greens
Elastic Applications
Hemp is proving to be the latest superstar ingredient in the alt-meat innovation space, while faux-dairy developers are using hemp hearts (the centre of the seeds) in their product formulations. Meanwhile, brands are celebrating the nutty flavour of unhulled seeds in their snacks, drinks and fast-food treats.
Hemp is proving to be the latest superstar ingredient in the alt-meat innovation space, while faux-dairy developers are using hemp hearts (the centre of the seeds) in their product formulations. Meanwhile, brands are celebrating the nutty flavour of unhulled seeds in their snacks, drinks and fast-food treats.
While much attention is given to the functional properties of CBD – the cannabidiol found in hemp flowers (read Cannabis 2021: Sector Outlook) – ingredient developers and food brands are investigating the merits of hemp seeds, hulls and leaves. Some of the benefits include their high protein content, gut health potential and calm-inducing properties.
While hemp has been used in textiles and construction for thousands of years, many product developers and designers are now leveraging the ingredient for its sustainability credentials, durability and antibacterial properties. In the beauty realm, moisturising and amino-acid-laden hemp continues to shine in skincare and haircare products.
Ingredient Index 04: Hemp
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