Manitoba Harvest Shelled Hemp Hearts, 5-Pound Tub

by Manitoba Harvest

• 5-pound tub
• Hemp seed nut is an excellent source of the Essential Fatty Acids
• Source of complete protein
• Grown sustainably without herbicides or pesticides

Product Description

From Hemp's amazing seed Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Nut is created. We've taken the most nutritious part of the hemp seed, the inner nut, removed the hard shell and sealed it in a modified atmosphere package to lock in its freshness. Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Nut (also known as Hemp Hearts) has a pleasant nutty flavor, similar to sunflower seeds. This tasty nutritional powerhouse is the choice topping for salads, cereal and yogurt. It is also used as an ingredient for nutrition bars and baking. Hemp Seed Nut is a delicious healthy snack right from the bag.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00196498I
• UPC: 697658111013
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #4 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Pantry Staples > Cooking & Baking Supplies > Nuts & Seeds
  • #5 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Snack Foods > Nuts & Seeds

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seeds - BEST hemp seeds available! December 1, 2009

By Kristen Suzanne

I love this company! Their products are always fresh and delicious. The hemp seeds are wonderful and versatile, and I make all kinds of recipes with them. I like buying the big bucket of their hemp seeds because I use them in shakes, smoothies, eaten plain, added to trail mix, sprinkled on salad, and I even make many Raw vegan desserts, soups, and pates with them. I keep them stored in the freezer for extra freshness. This super food's nutrient profile is awesome... highly digestible complete protein, essential fatty acids in a great ratio, iron, calcium, vitamin E, zinc, chlorophyll, and other nutrients.

Just the other day I created a Raw Vegan Frozen Banana Protein Shake by blending 1 cup water, 3 sm-med frozen bananas (chopped), 1 Tablespoon raw carob (optional), 2 Tablespoons Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seeds, and 4 Tablespoons Manitoba Harvest Protein Powder. It was so yummy that I made a second one in the same day and I'm getting ready to make another right now.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars good deal for the money but too many seed husks December 24, 2010

By Linda Schepps Bieber

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is the 3rd time I have ordered from this company through Amazon and have never had a problem. The container clearly states that it contains "shelled hemp seed" which I would interpret as "hemp hearts" without the outer shell or husk. But apparently it doesn't say that the husks are removed from the container. This most recent order had at least 50% husks mixed in with the hearts so I took issue. Amazon as well as Manitoba Harvest were very accommodating and sent a replacement order. I was not charged for the first order. The replacement was better but still had lots of husks. I've purchased other hemp hearts in the health food store and there are no husks at all so this was a bit disappointing. If you don't mind the taste or texture of having them in there, then it's a great deal.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product - Cannabis - Staple Health Food February 4, 2011

By Fellow of Reason

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a fantastic product, I just ordered my second tub. The seeds smell very fresh and keep well. The protein is primarily edestin, which is a native protein to the human being and is the ideal protein for anti-body and immunoglobulin production. There are also no enzyme inhibitors on shelled cannabis which makes it very easily digestible. Also, the fat content is literally a perfect source of essential fats, with the same ratio of fats as are found in our brain! Of course they are short chain omega 3 fatty acids, as with all vegetarian fair, however the human body produces the enzyme delta-9 desaturase which transform them into long chain fatty acids, like those found in fish. It is this process of the human being developing the long chain fats that Rudolf Steiner hints at as being one of the real spiritual reasons to consume vegetarian foods, is that our body becomes a factory for certain fats, which has a certain alchemical effect within the individual.

I thought it would take me awhile to go through these but I finished the tub within 2 weeks. Excellent to sprinkle on salads, steamed veggies, base in smoothies, additive to yogurts and oatmeals, mixed with potatoes, pretty much mix it with anything.

I was showing the tub off to one of my friends who eats more of a mainstream diet and I put it up to her nose to smell it and she said it smelled like dirt - it really sort of does, it smells great. It is very earthy and almost bitter in taste, however it is very mild when mixed with other things. The seeds have a robust character of tremendous value to the human species, anyone committed to the development and future of humanity would be wise to befriend and defend this plant of nearly unequivocal value to the human species.

Hopefully there will be hemp farms in America soon - If we had eyes to see this food would be a staple in all hosptials, schools, and other major food institutions. The plant is easy to grow and extremely useful in a multitude of ways. Word to the wise: Keep your eye on hemp.