Hemp Oil
Hemp Oil is obtained from hemp (Cannabis sativa) seeds. The plant is extremely resilient and adaptive, but needs a lot of water to grow. The seeds have an oil content ranging between 26 and 35 percent. Today, hemp is mainly grown in Asia, America and Europe.
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High content of linoleic acid
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High content of linoleic acid
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Contains natural vitamin E
This product has the following features:
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High in linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3) in a 3:1 ratio.
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Contains natural vitamin E
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Contains valuable phytosterols
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Contains up to 4 percent of rare gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6, C18:3)
Foods
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Valuable cooking oil because of its ratio of fatty acids, which are known to have nutritional and physiological benefits
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Ideally suited for use as a salad oil, and in dressings, sauces, marinades and spreads
Cosmetics
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Used to care for dry, rough and flaky skin
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Has a regenerative and cell-renewing effect because it contains alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3)
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Phytosterols have a positive effect on Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL).
Pharmaceuticals
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Because it is high in linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2), alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3) and gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6, C18:3), it can be used to help treat high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis and skin disorders.
Animal nutrition & care
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Used in animal nutrition because of its beneficial composition of fatty acids
Chemistry & technology
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Used in paints and varnishes because of its drying properties and extreme smoothness
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Raw material used in the production of cleaning products
