Adding hemp seeds to beer during the brewing process may enhance the alcoholic beverage\u2019s nutritional value, scientists reported in a new government funded study.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe final product\u2014beer or a barley wort-based beverage enriched with hemp seeds\u2014is characterized by a unique sensory profile and the presence of biologically active compounds,\u201d the paper says. \u201cIt combines the traditional qualities of barley beer with potential health benefits associated with hemp derived ingredients.\u201d<\/p>\n
The research, published this month in the scientific journal Molecules, tested beers brewed with up to 30 percent malted and unmalted hemp seeds, comparing them to 10 percent malted hemp seeds and barley malt only as a control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe potential to enhance the functionality of beer products through the addition of Cannabis sativa seeds is based on their rich nutritional profile\u2014including proteins, fermentable sugars, polyphenols, and cannabinoids\u2014which collectively contribute to a unique taste and aroma,\u201d the authors observed. \u201cThis is further supported by the botanical relationship between hemp and hops, both of which belong to the Cannabaceae family.\u201d<\/p>\n The authors noted that among many \u201crediscovered\u201d crops, Cannabis sativa \u201cholds a special place.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIts seeds are characterized by a unique chemical composition, including a complete set of exogenous amino acids, a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, and a rich profile of polyphenols and cannabinoids,\u201d they said. \u201cThese compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective properties, as confirmed by both in vitro and in vivo studies.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe addition of hemp seeds, particularly in unmalted form, significantly enriched the wort in polyphenolic compounds\u2014most notably, trans-ferulic and gallic acids\u2014known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As to cannabinoid concentration in the seeds, the authors note that \u201craw hemp seeds exhibit\u2026generally low concentrations in the seed material itself\u201d and that it is \u201cprimarily the result of external contamination from resinous trichomes during harvesting and processing rather than natural biosynthesis within the seeds.\u201d<\/p>\n In the new study, researchers tested various cannabinoids, including cannabidivarin (CBDV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidiol (CBD), delta9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCAA), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabichromene (CBC).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The study, which was funded by grants from the European Regional Development Fund and the Minister of Science for the government of Poland, notes that \u201cthe addition of hemp seeds increased the riboflavin (RFL, vitamin B2) content in the wort, with the effect being more pronounced in the case of malted seeds.\u201d The presence of the vitamin \u201cnot only enhances the nutritional value of the beer produced but also stimulates yeast metabolism at the fermentation stage,\u201d the researchers noted.<\/p>\n \u201cThese findings demonstrate that hemp seeds, particularly in malted form, can enrich barley wort with bioactive polyphenols, vitamins, and non-psychoactive cannabinoids under standard mashing conditions, without compromising key brewing performance metrics,\u201d the team wrote. \u201cFurther work on fermentation, sensory evaluation, stability, and bioavailability is warranted to realize hemp-enriched functional beers.\u201d<\/p>\n The researchers, faculty members at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, the University of Lomza, and the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, concluded that \u201cthe addition of hemp seeds, particularly in unmalted form, significantly enriched the wort in polyphenolic compounds\u2014most notably, trans-ferulic and gallic acids\u2014known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe presence of malted hemp seeds improved the release of B-group vitamins, including thiamine and especially riboflavin, with the 30% malted hemp seeds variant showing the highest concentrations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The authors noted that \u201chemp is rich in cellulose, and its extracts contain mainly glucose and xylose\u2014a hemicellulose sugar that is not utilized by conventional brewing yeast.\u201d But, they warned that \u201cselecting appropriate processing methods and optimizing the production cost of hemp beer represent current technological challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n Highlighting hurdles to incorporating this novel brewing method, they noted that \u201cdespite the growing recognition of hemp as a raw material for the food and pharmaceutical industries\u2014with a compound annual growth rate of 17.1% for the hemp market from 2023 to 2030\u2014its application in fermentation biotechnology remains underexplored.\u201d<\/p>\n The study\u2019s<\/a> results come as a new survey found that younger Americans are increasingly using cannabis-infused beverages as a substitute for alcohol<\/a>\u2014with one in three millennials and Gen Z workers choosing THC drinks over booze for after-work activities like happy hours.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, more research is shedding light on the nutritional value of cannabis, with another new study suggesting that hemp seed and hemp oil can be made into a promising gluten-free flour mix<\/a> that offers an \u201coptimal baked texture\u201d along with \u201csignificant nutritional impact.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Using Cannabis Seeds During The Beer Brewing Process \u2018Enhances The Nutritional Value,\u2019 Study Shows<\/a> appeared first on Marijuana Moment<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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