Hemp Seed Extract Powder

Hemp Seed Extract Powder is a botanical ingredient produced from the seeds of Cannabis sativa L., a species in the Cannabaceae family. Essencefield supplies the material as a fine light green to greenish-beige powder derived from the seed rather than the leaf or flower, clearly distinguishing it from cannabinoid-rich hemp extracts and other aerial-part ingredients.

The current standard material is commonly around 60 mesh, typically supplied without a carrier, and dispersible rather than fully soluble in water. These physical characteristics make particle size, dispersion behavior and formulation compatibility important considerations for supplement, functional food and dry beverage applications.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0371 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Seed & Bark Extracts Tags: Cannabis sativa, Dietary Supplements, Hemp Seed, Polyphenols, Seed

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

The defining identity of this ingredient is Cannabis sativa L. seed. Its plant-part origin differentiates it from leaf- and flower-derived hemp extracts, while the powder format also separates it from hemp seed oil, whole milled seed and protein-standardized hemp ingredients. Botanical identity and processing route are therefore important when comparing commercial materials with similar hemp-based names.

Commercial hemp seed ingredients use different specification systems. Ratio extracts such as 10:1 or 20:1 describe the relationship between starting botanical material and finished extract, whereas protein ingredients are purchased against a declared protein assay. Essencefield’s current material is characterized primarily by its botanical identity, powder form, particle profile, carrier status and dispersion behavior.

The powder is suited to botanical nutrition and functional-food formulation projects where a seed-derived ingredient is required. It disperses rather than completely dissolves in water, so wetting, suspension, sedimentation and mouthfeel should be evaluated in aqueous systems. In dry blends, particle characteristics influence uniformity and filling performance, while natural seed lipids make oxidation control relevant during processing and storage.

Application Areas

Powdered Supplements

Suitable for botanical and nutrition powder blends where particle-size compatibility, blend uniformity and powder flow influence mixing, sachet filling and finished-product consistency.

Capsules & Tablets

The fine powder can be evaluated for capsule and tablet systems after assessing bulk density, flow behavior, fill weight, compression performance and compatibility with other dry ingredients.

Functional Food Formulations

The ingredient can be incorporated into nutrition bars, powdered foods and related functional-food systems where its botanical identity and seed composition fit the finished-product concept.

Beverage Powder Systems

Suitable for dry beverage mixes where dispersion rather than complete dissolution is acceptable. Formulation testing should address wetting, sedimentation, mouthfeel and finished-product appearance.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Hemp Seed Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Cannabis sativa L.
Botanical Family	Cannabaceae
Plant Part	Seed
Ingredient Type	Botanical seed ingredient
Product Form	Fine powder
Appearance	Light green to greenish-beige
Particle Size	Commonly around 60 mesh
Carrier	Current standard material typically supplied without carrier
Water Behavior	Dispersible; not fully soluble
Shelf Life	24 months
Regular Bulk MOQ	500 kg
Bulk Packaging	Commonly 20 kg or 25 kg
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS

Key Constituents & Seed Profile

Hemp seed contains a complex natural matrix rather than one purified defining active. Characteristic constituents include storage proteins, lipid fractions, dietary fiber and minor phytochemicals. Edestin is a major hemp seed storage globulin, with albumin representing another relevant protein fraction. These constituents describe the botanical raw material and should not be interpreted as fixed assay values for the finished commercial powder unless analytically specified.

The lipid fraction is characterized by polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid. Residual seed lipids can influence flavor and oxidative stability, making oxygen, heat and storage conditions relevant during formulation.

Hemp Seed Extract Powder should not be confused with Hemp Seed Protein Powder. Protein-standardized products are purchased against a declared protein percentage, while ratio extracts are defined by botanical input-to-extract relationships such as 10:1. Neither system should be interpreted as a CBD, THC or other cannabinoid assay.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Quality evaluation should first establish Cannabis sativa L. seed as the botanical source and differentiate the material from leaf- or flower-derived hemp products. Cannabinoid analysis is better treated as a quality and market-compliance control than as the defining active specification of a genuine seed ingredient. THC and CBD are not natural defining constituents of the seed itself, although trace contamination can occur through contact with other plant parts during harvesting and processing.

The powder’s particle profile affects blending, filling, wetting and suspension. Because the material is dispersible rather than completely water soluble, beverage and liquid applications should be evaluated for sedimentation, haze and mouthfeel. Natural protein and lipid fractions may also influence pH response, thermal behavior, flavor and oxidative stability.

During scale-up, dry formulations should be assessed for segregation, blend uniformity and feeding consistency. Reconstituted systems should be tested under the intended mixing sequence, solids concentration and holding time. For EU food projects involving qualifying products processed exclusively from hemp seeds, Δ9-THC-equivalent compliance is also relevant, with analytical planning aligned to the requirements of the destination market.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.