Parts of the Hemp Plant Used:
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Description:
Hemp pops are made from hemp’s seeds and oils that are mixed with delicious natural fruit flavors. It is definitely edible and has great health benefits. Make sure to brush your teeth after eating!
How it’s Made:
Hemp pops are made from mixing pure hemp oil with natural fruit flavorings.(1)
Advantages:
Hemp being a provider of good fats, also provides minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium that helps improves the immune system.(2)
Disadvantages:
Too much consumption of hemp seed oil on food may lead to digestive upset or loosened stools.(3)
History:
Hemp used for food dates back to the beginnings of recorded history specifically in Ancient China and India. Hemp was planet earth’s largest agricultural crop and the most important industry for nearly 3000 years.(4)
Looking to the Future:
Further research has been done after passing the US’s 2018 Farm Bill regarding the legalization of hemp production. With this, it is expected that hemp-based products are going to hit the market in the future.(5)
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