This extra virgin, cold pressed hemp seed oil is from hemp seed grown in Tasmania. Freshly
Harvested from this years crop.
The hemp seed oil is nitrogen flushed and kept refridgerated in order to maintain absolute
freshness (food grade nitrogen is used - there are several different qualities of nitrogen). Please
keep the oil refridgerated at home, particularly once opened.
The oil we have is stored in tins which are food grade and lined so oil does not come into contact
with metal. The use of tins is an excellent alternative to glass as hemp oil is high in EFA’s
which attract oxygen and easily absorb sunlight, both of which are main contributors to the
degradation of the oil.
Using the nitrogen in the decanting process and the total block out to sunlight assists greatly in
maintaining a premium product and high EFA’s.
This from Wikipedia: "About 30–35% of the weight of hempseed is an edible oil that
contains about 80% as essential fatty acids (EFAs); i.e., linoleic acid, omega-6 (LA, 55%),
alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 (ALA, 22%), in addition to gamma-linolenic acid, omega-6 (GLA, 1–4%)
and stearidonic acid, omega-3 (SDA, 0–2%).
The proportions of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid in one tablespoon per day (15 ml) of
hempseed oil easily provides human daily requirements for EFAs."
Apart from hemp seed oils amazing nutrition, it's also one of the best oils you can use on your
skin!
In Australia the consumption of hemp seed oil is illegal. In most other countries including in
Europe, America and Canada it is legal...
In accordance with clause 1 of the Food Standards Code 1.4.4, Santos Trading Pty Ltd does not sell
and will not supply prohibited food products and in accordance with the Food Standards Code and NSW
Food Act 2003. Although hemp foods are allowed for use in North America and Europe, Hemp foods are
not allowed for sales as a food in Australia and New Zealand (except for hemp oil in NZ). In no way
do we intend to mis-lead our customers about the use of products being sold by us. Our hemp seeds,
hemp flours, hemp protein powder and hemp oil are ONLY to be purchased if you understand they may be
used for external use only or exported to a country where consumption is legal. By purchasing
products from us you agree to these terms.
