The wider practical uses of hemp (construction, textiles, lubricants etc) notwithstanding, Estonian company Nordic Hemp is at SIAL Paris to showcase this plant-based ingredient as a superfood. The protein provided by hemp powder is an ideal substitute for meat, whether it is an ingredient in a protein shake, for fitness, or in candy, to help the nourish the elderly. Hemp – whether it is in seed, oil or powder form – is rich in other essential nutrients too, including Omega 3, iron, vitamin E and amino acids.
Key selling points
- Allergen-free and organic
- Carbon negative farming and production
- Versatile and nutritious in its various forms