Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts are shelled hemp seeds: the soft inner seed with the hard outer hull removed. They have a mild, nutty taste and a light crunch, and they are ready to eat from the bag. A 30 g serving has 10 g of protein and 12 g of omega-3 and omega-6 fats. This large bag holds 2.27 kg, about 75 servings.
Nutrition per serving
Three tablespoons (30 g) give 180 Calories, 10 g of protein and 15 g of fat. Of the fat, 12 g is polyunsaturated: 9 g of omega-6 and 2.5 g of omega-3. Carbohydrate is 2 g, with 1 g each of fibre and sugars. There is no sodium and no cholesterol, and saturated fat is 1.5 g.
The same serving lists 48% of the daily value for magnesium, 36% for phosphorus, 27% for zinc and 22% for iron, plus manganese at 100% and copper at 48%. It also lists thiamine at 25%, niacin at 18%, vitamin B6 at 12% and folate at 11%. The full panel is under Ingredients.
Ingredients and allergens
The only ingredient is shelled hemp seeds. The bag carries the Celiac Canada gluten-free mark, Non-GMO Project verification, a kosher symbol and a vegan mark, and Manitoba Harvest is a Certified B Corporation based in Winnipeg. The company is carbon neutral and says it can trace every product back to the field where the hemp was grown.
How it compares
Next to chia or flax seeds, hemp hearts are soft and need no grinding or soaking before you eat them. Manitoba Harvest sells them in natural and organic versions; this is the natural one, in the biggest bag in the range.
How to use them
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons on yogurt, oatmeal, cereal or a salad, blend them into a smoothie, or stir them into baking and granola. Reseal the bag after each use to keep the seeds fresh. At one serving a day the bag lasts about two and a half months. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who they suit
They suit vegan, vegetarian, keto and paleo eaters looking for a plant protein to add to meals, and households that go through hemp hearts fast enough to want the bulk bag. With only one ingredient and no gluten, they also fit most allergy-aware kitchens.
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts FAQ
How much protein is in a serving?
10 g in 3 tablespoons (30 g).
What is in the bag?
One ingredient: shelled hemp seeds, with nothing added.
Are they gluten-free?
Yes. The bag carries the Celiac Canada gluten-free mark.
