{"id":54013,"date":"2026-03-30T09:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.axfoundation.se\/?p=54013"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:19:41","slug":"could-hemp-seeds-be-the-future-of-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.axfoundation.se\/en\/insights\/could-hemp-seeds-be-the-future-of-food","title":{"rendered":"Could Hemp Seeds be the Future of Food?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yuki Klute holds an MSc in food technology, gastronomy, and sociology at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Yuki Klute\u2019s insights<\/strong>: Industrial hemp is a plant that has been used for thousands of years for food, medicine and fibre. And now interest in hemp is increasing, driven by its environmental benefits and the nutritional value of hemp seeds. When hemp seeds are used in food production, it can result in sustainable and healthy foods. But taste and texture are most important in the acceptance of new food products. So one question remains: how can we best use hemp seeds in food?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Why hemp seeds, and why now?<\/h4>\n

Our food system faces noticeable sustainability and health challenges. There is a growing need for raw materials that are nutritious, have a lower climate impact, and could be locally produced. Having many benefits, hemp has the potential to be a part of the solution for sustainable agriculture. It is a fast growing, carbon-sequestering plant, and requires relatively little water. It can also be cultivated in Sweden, contributing to more local and resilient food systems. At the same time, hemp seeds have a high nutritional value and exhibit low allergenicity, which makes them relevant for a broader range of consumers<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Factbox about Hemp<\/h2>\n
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Hemp is a plant from the Cannabis Sativa <\/em>species containing little to no THC (< 0.3%)<\/a>, also known as industrial hemp. It is a fast-growing plant that develops deep root systems, resulting in its resistance to drought. Hemp can capture 9-15 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare per year<\/a> and with its low water requirements does it have significant advantages over other crops regarding the climate crisis. Compared to cereals, which sequester approximately 1 ton of carbon dioxide per hectare per year.<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Did you know that hulled hemp seeds\u2026<\/h2>\n
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