Frequently Asked Questions

1a) What are the differences between hemp and marijuana?

There are many. The most important is that Hemp contains no psychoactive compound, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that Marijuana does. This is why hemp is legal and marijuana is not. The plants are considered ‘distant’ cousins but are distinct separate and different plants.

b) Will I get “high” eating HempUSA.org’s products?

No, eating our products will not get you “high”. HempUSA.org’shemp foods & oils are made with a variety of hemp seed that are free of THC.

c) Will I test positive for a urinalysis test if I eat HempUSA.org’s products?

No. As stated above, HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils have 0.00% THC so eating them will not cause a false positive on a urinalysis test.

2) Are all HempUSA.org’s products naturally grown without herbicides and pesticides?

Yes, all of our products are naturally grown without herbicides and pesticides.

3) Is your hemp genetically modified?

No, HempUSA.org’s hemp seeds are original source and contain no Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).

4) What are HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils good for?

HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oilshave many beneficial properties and biomolecules that promote health and wellness. Hemp Seed Oil has one of the highest concentrations of polyunsaturated fats and an ideal balance of the omega-6 and omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids. Hemp contains 54.4% linoleic acid(Omega-6), 18.3% linolenic acid(Omega-3), 3-4% gamma-linolenic acid(GLA) and 1-2% stearidonic acid; and as such is one of only 4 oils to do so and is the most economical one of these oils. Hemp's ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids is about 3.75:1 which mirrors the primitive diet man evolved on for 2.5 million years. This ratio of fatty acids has been shown to prevent and even reverse Alzheimers disease in animal models and humans (Yehuda et al, Int J Neurosci, vol 3, 141-9, 1996). Polyunsaturated fats have been shown to be beneficial for the prevention of heart disease, especially omega 3 fatty acids. Hemp contains phytosterols (B-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campestrol) in high concentration (one of the highest) which are known to reduce cholesterol. In fact, the US, FDA allows the claim that plant sterol and stanol esters reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Hemp contains chlorophyll which is anti-carcinogenic. The phytosterols have been shown to be anticarcinogenic as well (Phytosterols as Anticancer Dietary Components, Awad and Fink, Recent Advances in Nutritional Sciences, 2000, pp 2127-2129). Hemp is a source of complete protein offering 17 different amino acids including all of the essential ones. This protein is relatively high in cysteine and methionine which are two sulfur bearing amino acids that are usually lacking in vegetable proteins. For more information please go to our website fot more nutritional information.

5) How do I use HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils?

Suggestions for uses range from smoothies to salad dressings, and recipes for the products can be found in the recipes section of the HempUSA.org’s web site at HempUSA.org and in the informational brochure that is available on our website HempUSA.org

6) I’ve tried other hemp foods and none taste as good as the HempUSA.org’s brand. Why?

HempUSA.org’s deals with farmers and processors that grow, process and package all of our own products. Products are processed and packaged using modern equipment that is dedicated hemp seeds, powder, soft centers, oil, and coffee. Our processors and farmers continue to develop proprietary processing techniques that set HempUSA.org’s products apart from others on the market.

7) How much Shelled Hemp Seed should I eat in a day?

3-5 Tablespoons for an adult. 3-5 Teaspoons for a child or what you feel comfortable with.

8) How much hemp seed oil should I eat in a day?

1-2 Tablespoons for an adult. 1-2 Teaspoons for a child.

9) What do you mean when you say that hemp foods & oils are safe for long term consumption?

HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils are balanced food sources of protein, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids. This means that if you eat HempUSA.org’s products over a long period of time, you won’t run the risk of setting your body out of balance.

10) How long is the shelf-life of the products?

HempUSA.org’s Hemp Seed Oil and Hemp Seed Butter have at least a one year shelf-life and the Shelled Hemp Seed, Hemp Protein Powder and Hemp Protein Powder with Fiber have a 1-2 year shelf life. You can extend the shelf life by keeping the products in the freezer, or we highly recommend our customers to vacuum package there hemp foods for long shelf life for storing purposes.

11) Should the products be kept refrigerated?

This is totally up to the consumer, it is recommended to refrigerate the oil once opened.  Once the product seal oif the oil is broken, the oil should be refrigerated for a much longer shelf life.

12) Can I freeze your products?

Yes. HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils can be frozen. They say the oil can last indefinitely in the freezer.

13) How does HempUSA.org’s Hemp Seed Oil compare to flax seed oil?

Here are some distinctions which separate HempUSA.org’s Hemp Seed Oil and flax seed oil;

1. Hemp Seed Oil has a 3.75:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio (considered optimal).
   Flax Seed Oil has a 1:4 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.
2. Hemp Seed Oil is a direct source of GLA, Flax Seed Oil is not.
3. Hemp Seed Oil is a direct source of Sterodonic Acid, Flax Seed Oil is not.
4. Hemp Seed Oil contains chlorophyll, Flax Seed Oil does not.
5. Hemp Seed Oil has a pleasant nutty flavor, Flax Seed Oil does not.

14) What allergens does HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils contain?

The top nine allergens are peanuts, milk, wheat, soy, fish & seafood (including crustaceans), eggs, tree nuts, sesame seeds and sulphites. HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils do not contain any known allergen including these nine.

15) What allergens are processed at the plant where HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils are made?

None. HempUSA.org’s processors have a dedicated facility where no other ingredients touch our machinery. We do not carry an allergen disclaimer on our labels because there is no chance for contamination.

16) Why is HempUSA.org’s hemp seed oil so green?

HempUSA.org’s Hemp Seed Oil contains a high amount of chlorophyll. Due to low temperature processing the chlorophyll is not destroyed. Chlorophyll is a rich green color thus our hemp seed oil is green and triple filtered and cold processed and is the reason our oil is crystal clear and dark green compared to other oils.

17) Can I cook with HempUSA.org’s hemp foods & oils?

HempUSA.org’s products can be cooked with provided that the temperature does not go above 350 degrees F. Never use the oil for frying due to its high concentration of polyunsaturated fats but many customers have fried at a very low heat, again it is up to the consumer to be aware of using extremely low heat when using this method.

18) What makes your protein powder so special?

HempUSA.org’s Hemp Protein Powder is 52% protein, 20% Omega 3, 6 &9 and 13% fiber. It contains more protein than any other hemp protein powder on the market. We achieved this by removing fiber from our seed cake before milling into a heavy cake powder with a 12% oil content. Our cake powder is heavier and a very dense protein powder unlike most Hemp flours found in the stores today.

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