Hemp microgreens

Hemp microgreens are a commercially interesting product both in the nutraceutical market (products with powerful therapeutic potential) and as a traditional food product. It makes sense to germinate hemp grain not only for the purpose of selling it on the food market, but also for the extraction of exclusive therapeutically active elements from hemp microgreens, which are extremely in demand on the global market.

In 2024, our colleagues from the company “ Lab Hemp ”, as part of one of the projects of the “ Hemp University ”, conducted a series of experiments aimed at studying the properties of hemp microgreens. The editors of the specialized electronic publication of national hemp growers asked the participants of the experiments how promising the ideas of selling sprouted hemp seeds on the national market are. Traditionally, the information provided to us is published without any changes or cuts.

Sprouted seeds of radish, broccoli, soybeans, arugula and many other vegetables have been a great addition to the diet for many years, both as food and as a decoration for traditional dishes. Microgreens are widely used in salads, soups, cocktails, smoothies, and other drinks and dishes. Due to the high content of nutrients, such food is considered very promising, and its consumption is steadily growing. That is why a number of experiments were conducted to determine the feasibility of commercializing hemp microgreens on the Ukrainian market.

Initially, it is necessary to emphasize that hemp sprouts are an unrivaled source of all essential amino acids necessary for the human body. They contain edestin, a unique protein that is easily absorbed by our body and provides a person with a quick boost of energy. Hemp microgreens contain a stable ratio of omega-3 and omega-6. These plant fats are considered excellent neuroprotectors that effectively prevent neurodegenerative diseases.

In addition, hemp microgreens contain high levels of cannaflavins A, B, and C. Cannaflavins (flavonoids with unique anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-cancer properties) are substances that are found in sufficient quantities only in the hemp plant. To date, cannaflavin is the most expensive substance obtained from hemp. Currently, it is produced commercially exclusively synthetically ( FBL -03 G ), since it is extremely difficult to extract it from the plant itself. 

Hemp sprouts are also recognized as the plant with the highest level of phytoestrogens (a powerful neuroprotector), which, for example, are excellent in preventing PMS symptoms in women.    

It is worth noting that hemp seed sprouts have a much lower concentration of oxalates (extremely toxic, an antinutrient that binds with calcium, preventing the body from absorbing it) than traditional types of microgreens. 

Conclusions : Hemp microgreens are a commercially interesting product both in the nutraceutical market (products with powerful therapeutic potential) and as a traditional food product. It makes sense to germinate hemp grain not only for the purpose of selling it on the food market, but also for the extraction of exclusive therapeutically active elements from hemp microgreens, which are in great demand on the global market.

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