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title: What are Hemp hearts & hulls?
description: Hemp hulls are the shell of the Hemp seed that remains after the seed (heart) has been removed for processing. During the de-hulling process approx. 20% of the seed remains, resulting in a highly nutritious blend of Hemp hearts & hulls. Hulls are an excellent source of fibre and amino acids, and due to the presence of Hemp hearts, provide the essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6.Why feed Hemp hearts & hulls?Hemp hearts & hulls is low in sugar and starch as well as containing useful levels of dige
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# [What are Hemp hearts & hulls?](https://www.greenvalleygrains.com/blog/what-are-hemp-hearts-hulls)

 Written by [Megan McKenzie](https://www.greenvalleygrains.com/blog/author/megan-mckenzie) | Aug 8, 2021 11:00:00 PM

Hemp hulls are the shell of the Hemp seed that remains after the seed (heart) has been removed for processing. During the de-hulling process approx. 20% of the seed remains, resulting in a highly nutritious blend of Hemp hearts & hulls. Hulls are an excellent source of fibre and amino acids, and due to the presence of Hemp hearts, provide the essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6.

**Why feed Hemp hearts & hulls?**

Hemp hearts & hulls is low in sugar and starch as well as containing useful levels of digestible fibre (almost 30%). Hearts & hulls can be fed to all classes of horses including those with grain intolerance's or metabolic issues.

Hemp hearts & hulls are an excellent source of high quality protein (20%) which supports muscle function, nutrient absorption, and other important body functions. Hemp hearts & hulls contains oil, mostly in the form of the essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6, also Omega 9. Omega 3’s have anti-inflammatory benefits which support joint and immune system

function.

To find out more check out our Hearts and Hulls page [https://www.greenvalleynaturals.com.au/product-page/gvn-hemp-harts-and-hulls](https://www.greenvalleynaturals.com.au/product-page/gvn-hemp-harts-and-hulls)

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