Supplement Facts

To ensure quality, Manitoba Harvest grows, processes and packages all of their own products. Products are made fresh daily. Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils are manufactured with the utmost care using only the finest hemp seeds. Manitoba Harvest is a farmer owned company.

Growing
Manitoba Harvest contracts hemp seed production in Manitoba, Canada, a world recognized producer of top quality grains. They pay fair market price to our farmers; many are also shareholders in the company. This guarantees only the highest quality hemp seed is produced. All Manitoba Harvest hemp seeds are original source and contain No Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Their hemp seed is grown sustainably and is herbicide and pesticide free. They also grow USDA certified organic hemp seed for their certified organic products. The growing cycle of the hemp plant is 100-110 days.

The Production Process:

At Manitoba Harvest  they're constantly looking for ways to create sustainability along every step of the production process, from the field to the final product. They chose to work with hemp because of its positive impact on the health of people and the planet.

Manitoba Harvest Products
They started with a commitment to support sustainable agriculture. By producing pesticide-free and organic products, they support farming methods that safeguard the health of our soil and water resources.

Manitoba Harvest Packaging
All of Manitoba Harvest products are packaged in recyclable or reusable packaging. They display coding and recycling advisements on all of their labels.

Manitoba Harvest Business
Their sustainable business practices include printing all promotional materials on recycled paper with vegetable based inks. They use biodegradable sample cups to sample products at shows and events. Their office is a green facility. They have a full recycling program with education days for all employees. Their office runs on 100% recycled paper products.

Manitoba Harvest is a certified kosher and certified organic processor.

Manitoba Harvest is a proud members of the following organizations:

•Organic Trade Association
•The Canadian Health Food Association
•The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance
•The Canadian Naturopathic Association
•Testpledge
•Provender Alliance
•Co-op America
•The Manitoba Food Processors Association

What are the differences between hemp and marijuana?
There are many. The most important is that Hemp contains a fraction of the psychoactive compound Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that Marijuana does. This is why hemp is legal and marijuana is not. The plants are considered ‘distant’ cousins.

Will I get “high” eating Manitoba Harvest products?
No, eating our products will not get you “high”. Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils are made with a variety of hemp seed that has undetectable amounts of THC. These special hemp seeds are further cleaned and processed to ensure that all Manitoba Harvest products have 0.00% THC.

Will I fail a urinalysis test if I eat Manitoba Harvest products?
No. As stated above, Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils have 0.00% THC so eating them will not cause a false positive on a urinalysis test. If a customer could eat an entire 12oz bottle of MANITOBA HARVEST Hemp Seed Oil and an entire 8oz. bag of Manitoba Harvest Shelled Hemp Seed in one sitting, he would still pass the urinalysis test.

Are all Manitoba Harvest products certified organic?
Not all Manitoba Harvest products are certified organic. All Manitoba Harvest hemp seed is grown sustainably without the use of herbicides or pesticides. No chemicals are sprayed on the crop. We also grow USDA certified organic hemp seed for our certified organic products.

Is your hemp genetically modified to bring down the THC?
No. The very low THC variety hemp seeds that we use has been selectively bred, not genetically modified. All Manitoba Harvest hemp seeds are original source and contain no Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).

What are Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils good for?
Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils have many beneficial properties and biomolecules that promote health and wellness. Hemp Seed Oil has one of the highest concentrations of polyunsaturated fats and an ideal balance of the omega-6 and omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids. Hemp contains 54.4% linoleic acid(Omega-6), 18.3% linolenic acid(Omega-3), 3-4% gamma-linolenic acid(GLA) and 1-2% stearidonic acid; and as such is one of only 4 oils to do so and is the most economical one of these oils. Hemp's ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids is about 3.75:1 which mirrors the primitive diet man evolved on for 2.5 million years. This ratio of fatty acids has been shown to prevent and even reverse Alzheimers disease in animal models and humans (Yehuda et al, Int J Neurosci, vol 3, 141-9, 1996). Polyunsaturated fats have been shown to be beneficial for the prevention of heart disease, especially omega 3 fatty acids.

Hemp contains phytosterols (B-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campestrol) in high concentration (one of the highest) which are known to reduce cholesterol. In fact, the US FDA allows the claim that plant sterol and stanol esters reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Hemp contains chlorophyll which is anti-carcinogenic. The phytosterols have been shown to be anticarcinogenic as well (Phytosterols as Anticancer Dietary Components, Awad and Fink, Recent Advances in Nutritional Sciences, 2000, pp 2127-2129). Hemp is a source of complete protein offering 17 different amino acids including all of the essential ones. This protein is relatively high in cysteine and methionine which are two sulfur bearing amino acids that are usually lacking in vegetable proteins. For more information please read our brochure or nutrition articles.

I’ve tried other hemp foods and none taste as good as the Manitoba Harvest brand. Why?
Manitoba Harvest grows, processes and packages all of our own products. Products are processed and packaged using modern equipment that is dedicated solely to hemp seeds. The company’s strong scientific team has developed and continues to develop proprietary processing techniques that set Manitoba Harvest products apart from others on the market. When hemp foods are fresh, they have a pleasant nutty flavor.

How much Shelled Hemp Seed should I eat in a day?
3-5 Tablespoons for an adult. 3-5 Teaspoons for a child.

How much hemp seed oil should I eat in a day?
1-2 Tablespoons for an adult. 1-2 Teaspoons for a child.

What do you mean when you say that hemp foods & oils are safe for long term consumption?
Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils are balanced food sources of protein, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids. This means that if you eat Manitoba Harvest products over a long period of time, you won’t run the risk of setting your body out of balance.

How long is the shelf-life of the products?
The Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil and Hemp Seed Butter have an 8 month shelf-life and the Shelled Hemp Seed, Hemp Protein Powder and Hemp Protein Powder with Fiber have a 12 month shelf-life. Once opened, it is recommended to eat the product within 8 weeks. You can extend the shelf life by keeping the products in the freezer.

Should the products be kept refrigerated?
For optimum freshness, it is recommended that you refrigerate if possible. Once the product seal is broken, the product should be refrigerated.

Can I freeze your products?
Yes. All of the Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils can be frozen except for Hemp Bliss organic hempmilk & Hemp Seed Oil Capsules. Freezing the other products will extend the shelf life as long as they are in an air-tight container.

How does Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil compare to flax seed oil?
Here are some distinctions which separate Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil and flax seed oil:

1. Hemp Seed Oil has a 3.75:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio (considered optimal). Flax Seed Oil has a 1:4 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.
2. Hemp Seed Oil is a direct source of GLA, Flax Seed Oil is not.
3. Hemp Seed Oil is a direct source of Sterodonic Acid, Flax Seed Oil is not.
4. Hemp Seed Oil contains chlorophyll, Flax Seed Oil does not.
5. Hemp Seed Oil has a pleasant nutty flavor, Flax Seed Oil does not.

What allergens do Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils contain?
The top nine allergens are peanuts, milk, wheat, soy, fish & seafood (including crustaceans), eggs, tree nuts, sesame seeds and sulphites. Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils do not contain any known allergen including these nine.

What allergens are processed at the plant where Manitoba Harvest hemp foods & oils are made?
None. Manitoba Harvest owns and operates a hemp dedicated facility where no other ingredients touch our machinery. We do not carry an allergen disclaimer on our labels because there is no chance for contamination.

Why is Manitoba Harvest hemp seed oil so green?
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil contains a high amount of chlorophyll. Due to low temperature processing the chlorophyll is not destroyed. Chlorophyll is a rich green color thus our hemp seed oil is green.

Can I cook with Manitoba Harvesthemp foods & oils?
Manitoba Harvest products can be cooked with provided that the temperature does not go above 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Never use the oil for frying due to its high concentration of polyunsaturated fats.

What is the difference between your Hemp Protein Powder and your Hemp Protein Powder with Fiber?
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Protein Powder is 50% protein, 20% Omega 3, 6 &9 and 13% fiber. It contains more protein than any other hemp protein powder on the market. We achieved this by removing fiber from our seed cake before milling into a powder. Our Hemp Protein Powder comes to you from our Pesticide Free line of products. Our Hemp Protein Powder with Fiber is 38% protein, 10% Omega 3, 6 &9 and 37% fiber. We achieved this by leaving the fiber in the seed cake before milling. Our Hemp Protein Powder with Fiber comes to you from our Certified Organic line of products.