Are hemp seeds gluten free?

Want to know are hemp seeds gluten free? Or want to learn more about hemp foods for people with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance? All KANAPU foods are gluten-free, and free from common food allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame seeds, fish, shellfish, soy, lupin, wheat and sulphites.

Read on to discover more about hemp as a low allergen, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, low carb, and keto-friendly food ingredient.

KANAPU’s products are friendly to people who have special dietary requirements such as food allergen-free, gluten-free, vegan and others. Food allergy is an autoimmune response of the body to an allergen present in food after ingestion. The symptoms of food allergy range from mild discomfort to life-threatening reactions. There are 10 common food allergens which include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame seeds, fish, shellfish, soy, lupin and wheat. Hemp seeds are not in the list of these common allergens.

Hemp seeds are a plant protein source that are gaining popularity, especially after the legalisation of hemp seed as food in many countries in last decade. As an emerging food materials, the information about hemp allergenicity is limited. To date, there is no confirmed food allergic case reported as a result of hemp seed consumption, although was one potential allergenic protein identified in hemp seeds through proteomic analysis.

Other than low in allergen, KANAPU’s products are tested as gluten-free and thus is suitable for people with celiac disease. In addition, KANAPU’s combine harvester only harvests industrial hemp and is therefore enabling us to maintain gluten free status for our products. KANAPU’s products are also free from animal food sources such as dairy, offering alternative options to vegan and people with lactose-intolerance. With only 13.1% of carbohydrate content, KANAPU hemp seed flakes is a good choice for people practising keto-diet or people who have a strict carbohydrate intake such as diabetic patients.