It may seem strange to you, but making hemp milk is a useful and healthy practice. And if you're vegetarian, this plant milk is a perfect dairy substitute.
Hemp milk is made from hemp seeds.
Composition of hemp milk
In addition to being consumed by vegetarians and people who are fasting, hemp milk can also be drunk by people, who are intolerant to cow's milk.
227 g of hemp milk contains:
- 900 mg of omega-3;
- 2800 mg of omega-6 fatty acids;
- all 10 essential amino acids;
- 4 grams of protein that is easily digested by the body;
- 46% of the daily dose of calcium;
- no cholesterol;
- potassium;
- phosphorus;
- riboflavin;
- vitamin E;
- vitamin B12;
- vitamin D;
- magnesium;
- folic acid;
- iron;
- zinc.
Technology of homemade hemp milk
1. First, you will need 1 cup of hemp seeds, which are poured into 6 cups of boiling water. If you want your hemp milk to have more fat, add more seeds and if you want it to have less fat, reduce the amount of water;
2. The seeds are boiled for 20 minutes, then grinded for a few minutes in a blender;
3. If you want it sweeter, you can add honey or sugar, vanilla and blend again;
4. 6-7 cups of the product will be obtained;
5. When prepared this way, they are edible, but you may strain them through cheesecloth or a strainer. What remains after straining can be used as a scrub or face mask;
6. The hemp milk is stored in glass bottles in the refrigerator for 3 days. Shake it well before use.
