How To Make Money Growing Hemp
Top Companies:- Agropro, Compass Group Management LLC, Elixinol, Hempco Inc, HempFlax, HemPoland, HMI Group, Liaoning Qiaopai Biotech Co., Ltd, Manitoba Harvest, Nutiva Inc
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Hemp has been basically utilized as a source of fiber and oil. Hemp seeds are known as rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are also an excellent source of fiber. Hemp seeds are the only edible seeds with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Whole hemp seeds are cold-pressed for oil or hulled to expose the seed meat. Hemp seeds & oil are used in other countries, including in Europe, Canada, and the United States of America, in a wide range of foods. Hemp seeds are a highly nutritious source of protein and are being increasingly used in packaged foods such as granola bars, pretzels, bread, and also in cereals. Hemp products are further being incorporated into automotive innovations with BMW currently experimenting with using hemp in biodegradable plastic for dashboards & fittings.
The industrial hemp in the food has witnessed significant growth owing to factors such as wider application in the food industry, beverage industry, and others. Hemp Oil is well known for its Omega-3 benefits in that it owns a perfect balance of Omega-3 to Omega-6. It can be utilized in salad dressings, dips, as well as a topping for vegetables, rice, and potatoes. It is further considered as a great substitute for margarine, butter, or any other oil. Hemp protein is an excellent alternative to meat products for protein consumption. It has more protein percentage than any meat source and is considered cholesterol-free. It can be mixed into juice coupled with homemade smoothies or purchased as a ready-made shake mix. Owing to the numerous health benefits of hemp oil & seed along with nutritional factors, it is widely used in the food & beverage industries, and further influencing the studied growth. However, climatic changes may hamper the cultivation of hemp plants, which may further hamper the growth of the industrial hemp in the food . Also, various regulations on the production of the hemp plant and food regulations may further impact growth. Nevertheless, with the steady growth in the food processing industry and agriculture industry, there are opportunities for the players to invest in this market.