Hemp Bliss Hempmilk
If you don’t know about Manitoba Harvest, they’re a Canadian based hemp-food manufacturer that sells everything from hemp seeds and hemp milk, to hemp butter and hemp protein powder. Well, they’ve just announced a new recipe for their organic hemp milk. As the press release explains:
Winnipeg, Manitoba (March 31, 2010) – Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils™ is proud to launch the new & improved Hemp Bliss Organic Hempmilk. The only organic hempmilk on the market, Hemp Bliss has a new milder and creamier taste, 25% calcium, and more culinary versatility. Still free from common allergens, Hemp Bliss Organic Hempmilk is packed with nutrients like Omega-3 and Omega-6.
“The new Hemp Bliss is designed to appeal to a broader palate and to be a healthy alternative to dairy milk,” says President and co-founder Mike Fata. “We added more calcium (25% of the daily recommended intake) and created a creamy, smooth, allergen-free alternative that has a mouth-feel similar to dairy milk,” notes Fata. “We also added organic hemp oil which provides Hemp Bliss with even more healthy Omega-3 and a creamier texture.”
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Hempmilk contains more Omega 3, 6 and 9 EFAs than any other dairy or non-dairy milk alternative, and those EFAs are present in hemp in an ideal ratio. Hemp foods also have a strong digestible protein profile, fiber and an abundance of vitamins and minerals.
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What has not changed is Manitoba Harvest’s commitment to organic and natural ingredients. “We are proud to be the only organic hempmilk on the market, and we use only organic hemp seed, hemp oil, acacia & guar gum, organic vanilla flavoring and fair trade cocoa powder. All of the ingredients in the new Hemp Bliss are natural and sourced under the company’s mission to support sustainable farming and environmentally friendly practices.
I like hemp seeds and hemp protein, but I gotta tell, any improvement to the flavor of hemp milk is a welcome one. Hemp is one of the few foods that offers a perfect balance of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, but hemp milk is generally no way to get them. The stuff tasks like a sawdust milkshake. Hemp seeds, on the other hand, have a really nice nutty flavor that goes great on salads, cereals, or even in smoothies.
You can order Hemp Bliss Organic Hempmilk form the Manitoba Harvest site, but I’ve never had a problem finding it in any major urban area. That being said, I’ll have to give hemp milk another shot now that Manitoba Harvest has tweaked its recipe. Maybe I won’t have to cut it with a bunch of fruit and throw it in a blender just to make it bearable.