How much do you know about hemp? Do you know the history of hemp? Even if you think that you know everything about hemp, we are certain that our list of hemp-based food beverages will amaze you with new things. Maybe till now, you thought hemp was a weed just like Marijuana, as it belongs to the cannabis family. But this is not completely true. Unlike its relative cannabis, hemp nowadays is much more than a weed, as it is used as food and cooking materials, and even in refreshing and strong beverages like hemp flavored vodka.
A little background of Hemp flavored vodka
Hemp was not always infamous. Just a century ago, the hemp plants used to grow like a weed in America, and it was a very common plant. Hemp was also famous for its medicinal properties. But due to being a close relative of Marijuana, people started seeing it as notorious. And it was banned along with Marijuana. However, luckily in 2018, this ban was lifted, and since then, hemp is being used in a variety of products. In addition, various parts of the hemp plant, other than its leaves, are also being used as food ingredients. So let’s find the various uses of the hemp plant in food and beverages.
The Hemp seed oil
There are many different parts of the hemp plants that can be used to extract oils. But the hemp seed oil is commonly used as a cooking ingredient and has dietary application. And it is also considered Nature’s most perfectly balanced oil in its unrefined form, as it contains a perfect balance of many Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids, which is 3:1. Along with that, it contains a number of minerals such as Magnesium, Potassium, zinc, calcium. Sulfur and iron. Plus, it promotes the growth of hair and nails, along with its skin-care properties.
Hemp coffee
Hemp coffee is gaining popularity among many individuals, but not as much as hemp flavored vodka. Though it is not completely made from hemp as it is not a coffee plant. But to make the hemp coffee, the coffee seeds are mildly roasted along with the hemp seeds. And this blend of coffee and hemp roasted together gives a nutty-tasting to the coffee. However, such a coffee has low caffeine concentration and more concentration of various vitamins and minerals.
Hemp tea
Well, hemp is not biased to tea lovers. Thus, along with hemp coffee, hemp tea is also gaining popularity among the population. Most of the hemp teas contain a blend of hemp seeds with tea leaves. However, these teas are more famous for their nutritional and mineral value than their taste. Therefore, some brands are also offering various mixtures of hemp tea along with other flavors such as Jasmine, holy basil, and cardamom.
But hemp seeds are not only the plant part being used for making delicious tea. Hemp tea using hemp leaves is also famous among tea lovers. You will find various flavors and brands using hemp leaves in the market. Few tea brands also use the CBD oils found in hemp tea. Hence, if you are a tea lover, ask for the hemp tea in markets or search for the same on the internet, and you will be surprised with the options.
The Hemp flavored vodka
Russians are not the only ones crazy for vodka. Americans also do. And Americans are actually one step ahead of everyone as they have discovered some of the most bizarre flavored vodkas. And Hemp flavored vodka is one of those. The Hemp Vodka makes some of the most mesmerizing hemp vodkas, though it cannot get you high as the THC levels in these vodkas are less than 0.3%, which is too little to provide the high sensation.
Hemp hot dogs
Hemp is slowly making its place in all kinds of food products, even in the ones we love the most. Thus, we represent you ‘the Hemp hot dogs.’ This delicious hot dog was noticed at the Kentucky State Fair in the year 2016. Victory Hemp foods teamed up with the local food vendors to develop these delicious hot dogs. The main hemp ingredients used to make these hot dogs were hemp protein which was used as adhesive to hold the burger, then hemp seeds were used to give texture to the hot dog, and hemp oil was used to give flavor to the hot dog.
Hemp milk
If you are looking for more healthy and fat-free alternates of milk, but are bored by using all the ordinary flavors, then you should try hemp milk. The hemp milk is produced similarly to almond milk by grinding the hemp seeds with water. But this milk provides a strong nutty taste which everyone may not like.
The Hemp Flour
If you are looking for high-protein flour, you must try this one. The hemp seed flour contains up to 33% protein which is the second-highest protein concentration after the soy protein. Other benefits of hemp flour are that it is nutritious, gluten-free, and provides a lot of energy. And it is also great for individuals who have dairy, nut, gluten allergies, and digestive issues. It is very easy to digest.
Hemp disposable utensils
We all know that plastic is badly contaminating the earth. And most of our utensils are manufactured using plastic. Thus the need for looking for easily disposable alternates becomes primary. Thankfully a greek based company called Greentek Packing is experimenting and trying to develop disposable hemp utensils, which they call Hemptensils. And we hope that we get successful.
The Hemp energy bars
If, until now, you just thought hemp was bad for your health, this may surprise you. The hemp energy bars are very healthy and a great alternative for healthy snacks. And we have told you hemp provides you great energy; thus, you won’t feel tired for quite a time after having these. Plus, they are gluten-free, which is like a cherry on the top.
The final verdict
Many years ago hemp had great value and uses among the people as it was easily available all around America, plus it has many nutritional and mineral benefits. But over the years, it suffered the losses of being closely related to Marijuana. However, now it is again getting famous for its usefulness, but hemp flavored vodka and other spirits are some exceptions. We hope that this article has given enough positivity to this plant. So the next time, if someone tells you that hemp belongs to the cannabis family, thus it is a weed and unhealthy, you can suggest this article.
