hemp protein powder

[star_fruit]

I used some hemp protein powder from Alissa a while back and for a couple of months it was not stored in the refrigerator like the label says to. For some reason I was not thinking and didn't read the label and I stored it in my pantry. Do you think it is still good? It doesn't smell funny or anything.

[mbf]

I would e-mail or call Alissa directly on for the answer on this.

Mara

[Arky]

If you haven't kept it refrigerated, then I'd leave it, personally. Hemp is full of EFAs which can go rancid rather quickly once the shell is removed and I doubt any refining process used to make it into a powder would have totally removed every trace of these EFAs. I don't doubt that others will disagree with me, however! ;)


J.

[Brianna]

I agree that it is probably rancid.

[RawNut]

I have a question and wasn't able to find it in a search here or on google. When I had parrots, I asked about the hemp seed they had for sale as a bird treat. They said the seeds were de-activated using heat and that to sell viable seed was illegal. Is this true? My search for "the legality of hemp in Florida" and "deactivation of hemp seeds" was unfruitful. They don't distinguish between "hemp" and "marijuana" so there's just too much to sift through.

I'm thinking about buying some hemp seed or the protein powder but want to make sure that it's not treated and if it is, how? Will the seeds Alissa sells sprout? I know she wouldn't sell something as raw when it's not. I was just wondering if there was another way that they de-activate the seeds, if at all.

Thanks in advance,

RawNut

[RawFoodieMom]

RawNut, I don't believe that's true about it being illegal to sell seeds unless they've been heated. I found some information about the protein powder. I buy Manitoba Harvest hemp products at my HFS, here is a clip from their site (www.manitobaharvest.com).

"To create Manitoba Harvest Certified Organic Hemp Protein Powder with Fiber, organic hemp seeds are freshly cold pressed to extract the oil. The cold press ensures that valuable enzymes are not destroyed and vitamins, minerals and nutrients remain intact. The pressed hemp meal is then cold milled to separate the protein. We leave in some of the healthy dietary fiber. Then the product is packaged in containers that are impermeable to light and oxygen and are flushed with an inert gas to seal in the freshness."

Sounds raw to me...

Debra

[exurb]

BTW, I really prefer the whole hemp nuts to the powder, because I like to eat as unprocessed as possible, and because I think there's great nutritional benefits in them.

My favorite place to get them from is Manitoba hemp harvest, they are always so fresh, and they actually package or process your order the very day you order it, so if you like hemp oil, theirs is under the critical temp and SUPER FRESH.

RawNut they can make them not viable by cracking them too, that's why they're often split in halves with the hull removed.

[RawNut]

Thank you both! I was just wondering exactly what they did to make them non-viable and cracknig certainly would do it. Thanks for the link too, RawFoodieMom! It's good enough for me.

RawNut :)

[veganman]

I like Living Harvest Hemp protein powder, but have cut down on it since going raw. I am guessing it would combine as a seed?

What are people's reasons for using it - to get more protein?

[RawFoodieMom]

veganman... for EFA's... Hemp seeds contain ALL the essential amino acids in their little package, even the "rare" ones that you don't find in flax, etc. :)

Nutritional Benefits of Hemp

Hemp Protein Powder can supply any diet with a vegetarian source of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre, chlorophyll and a complete, balanced gluten-free source of the essential amino acids.
Many plant proteins are labelled "incomplete" proteins as a resulting from the low amounts of one or more of the nine essential amino acids. Truth be told, the "incomplete" label is somewhat misleading as all plant proteins do contain each of the essential amino acids. But in most cases (e.g. grains, legumes), levels of one or more amino acid are insufficient for human needs. However, hemp protein supplies enough of each of the essential amino acids to contribute to the human body’s requirements. In fact, an important aspect of hemp protein is that it is a quality source of the amino acids arginine and histidine, both of which are important for growth during childhood, and of the sulphur-containing amino acids methionine and cysteine, both of which are needed in the production of vital enzymes. Hemp protein also contains relatively high levels of the branched-chain amino acids that are crucial in the repair and growth of lean body mass, making a hemp protein shake after a workout a worthwhile investment.
Almost two-thirds of hemp protein is made up of edestin, a globulin protein found only in hemp seeds. This makes hemp the superior source for this protein in the plant kingdom. Edestin is a type of plant protein that is similar to protein found in the human body, and thus is perfectly suited to aid in meeting the body’s cellular needs such as DNA repair. Since much of hemp’s protein resembles that found in human blood, hemp protein is very easily digested and assimilated. In addition, another one-third of hemp’s protein is albumin, another high quality globulin protein also found in egg whites.
When purchasing a hemp protein powder you should be looking for a brand that supplies at least 50% protein by weight, supplying 15 grams of protein per 30 gram serving.

While hemp protein powder may contain more total fat than many other protein powders available today, it should be stressed that almost all of this fat comes from the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3. Hemp is recognized by the World Health Organization as having what is considered to be an optimal three-to-one balance of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids. It is this ratio that is believed to be ideal in promoting long-term well-being by decreasing the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes and depression.
Importantly, the fat present in hemp is also one of the few food sources of the fatty acid known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is showing promise in helping the fight against chronic diseases.
Hemp Protein Powder contains no additives or preservatives. While many protein powders use artificial flavouring, Hemp Protein Powder’s natural nutty flavour is all the flavour needed.

(above from www.manitobaharvest.com)

:cool:

[exurb]

LOL RawFoodieMom we must have posted at almost the same time - that's the same company I was talking about so thanks for posting the link. Their stuff is yummy and always super fresh. I don't use too many oils, but their hemp oil is amazingly fresh and fabulous.


Hemp is full of EFAs which can go rancid rather quickly once the shell is removed and I doubt any refining process used to make it into a powder would have totally removed every trace of these EFAs

Manitoba harvest processes your stuff on the very DAY you order it, so you can be assured that it is fresh and those EFAs are not rancid. :D

[star_fruit]

BTW, I really prefer the whole hemp nuts to the powder, because I like to eat as unprocessed as possible, and because I think there's great nutritional benefits in them.


Exurb, Do you grind the whole hemp nuts yourself? If so, how do you grind the nuts?

[veganman]

How should Hemp Protein be combined? As a seed? Or would it be neutral because it is a powder? I used to combine it with a smoothie, but then I got all crazy with this combining issue! :confused:

[exurb]

star fruit, mostly I just like eating them whole, but they readily "dissolve" in a blender of liquid, in fact you can easily make a nice hemp milk just by blending in a good blender with water and flavorings/sweetenings. So if you're after a protein shake or smoothie sort of thing because that's what you do with the powder, IMO the hemp nuts should work fine. I also really like them in bars and cookies and granolas, but mostly find myself eating them plain from a spoon. They are hulled (hulls removed), though you do maybe find the occasional hull.

I just love the hemp nuts because they seem fresh and wholesome, the hemp protein powder just doesn't do it for me in the same way as fresh seeds. I'd rather have the whole food than something that's processed or what's leftover after it's processed to get the oil.

[littleangelbear]

Thanks for this thread...It has helped me a lot. I've been contemplating adding some raw hemp protein powder to my smoothies :)

[veganman]

Did anyone have any thoughts on the combining issue?

[littleangelbear]

veganman,

For me, I can combine seeds and nuts and fruits not a problem, which may not be 'proper' food combining in the raw vegan world. But, it's a far cry from the days when I'd eat animal flesh with a starch LOL. My tummy thanks me daily for not eating animals and starch together (even fish and rice didn't agree with me). Not sure if this really helps you though...

[MaddMelon]

I actually did the same thing. The brand that she sells is the same brand that I buy from my local market. It is not refrigerated there. It says to refrigerate after opening, and I missed that. I smelled it, when I figured that out, and it smelled the same. It tasted the same from when I bought it, and I take it alone quite often. I continue to use it. It has always helped my digestion. I wouldn't worry, but you might want the advice of a professional.

[star_fruit]

Thank you for all the helpful replies! MaddMelon, it's good to know i'm not the only one who didn't refrigerate it... :D

[veganman]

veganman,

For me, I can combine seeds and nuts and fruits not a problem, which may not be 'proper' food combining in the raw vegan world. But, it's a far cry from the days when I'd eat animal flesh with a starch LOL. My tummy thanks me daily for not eating animals and starch together (even fish and rice didn't agree with me). Not sure if this really helps you though...

Thanks for the reply Angelbear.

I guess I am wondering if the protein powder would be considered the same as the seed as far as combining? :confused:

[RawNut]

Thanks for the reply Angelbear.

I guess I am wondering if the protein powder would be considered the same as the seed as far as combining? :confused:

I would say "yes" since it's basically still a seed with some, but not all, of the oil pressed out of it. A characteristic of nuts and seeds is that they are high in protein and fat. It's just my opinion though.

RawNut