Are hemp leaves edible?
Are hemp leaves edible?
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wordsmith
Hemp or cannabis leaves are edible. The hemp seed can be eaten and/or can be pressed to make an oil or milk. A tea can also be made from its pungent leaves. The outer shell is rich in minerals, which can be used for constipation treatment. Several companies also use a raw hemp protein powder to mix in raw smoothies, breakfast cereals, and cakes.
Interestedinhemp
As with many other plants, hemp leaves are editable. Humans and animals have been eating hemp leaves for centuries. The leaves can be used in salads or as a garnish on any dish. Not only do the leaves look great, they also don’t taste too bad. One downfall is that the leaves are not as nutritional as the seeds, but that shouldn’t stop you from eating them if you choose.
torijane
They are! They can be eaten in salads, or used as an edible garnish on a plate. Some folks will also use the leaves to make juice. However, the most common use of hemp as food is in the seeds. Have you ever had hemp seed bread? It is SO GOOD. Hemp oil is made from the seeds and can be used in cooking as well.
Melody
Edible. Not delicious imo. Earthy. Taste like grass and dirt. Good in a green smoothie though. Every batch is a bit different. My daughter calls it “umami” so that might mean something to someone 30ish. Certainly doesn’t taste bad enough to keep me from eating them.
Abe
Yes, although not as nutritional as the seeds, the leaves are edible and just as leafy vegetables in salads, you can consume them or press to make juice. The leaves possess a 4.0 g of dietary fiber, 31.56 g protein, a number of minerals, and 3.662 g Aspartic acid.
azure619
yes, i would potentially put it into a smoothie or something
mhoffz
are they edible? Yes! most things are “edible” depending on your flexibility of the word but i think they taste pretty gross tbh and wouldn’t make a hemp salad or anything.
Seymour Simone
I agree. I think they’re much better as seeds or hearts.
Moogdummy
Yes!
I have personally eaten hemp leaves before and they’re not only nutrient-dense, they also have a nice flavor!
I recall a very slight spice to it, and it has the texture of a good salad item.
I could definitely see them being consumed in smoothies, salads, teas, etc.
I would highly recommend trying it!
amanda.tolar
The leaves are edible, and while not as nutrient-dense as the seeds/hearts, they still contain a number of vitamins and nutrients, and can likewise be considered a superfood. Personally, I’ve never tried them, and don’t find the idea of eating them (raw or cooked) very appealing… I imagine they would taste like a much more bitter and earthy green. You could probably “hide” them in a smoothie, though… However, I have heard of folks using the dried leaves in herbal tea mixes, and I think that would be a much better mode of consumption.
CrayM
The leaves contain iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorous. While not as nutritional as the seeds, it is still packed full of these vitamins.
Raw hemp leaves are also full of powerful antioxidants known for their effects on aging skin. The raw hemp is also rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and rich in digestible globular proteins.