cardew-vascular t1_j8qpwd4 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 7:04 AM

Reply to comment by NolanSyKinsley in A review concluded that "with its sustainability as a plant as well as its distinctive useful property of the seed protein, hemp has promising value in the development of new foods." by OregonTripleBeam

I really dislike the taste of them myself. I wonder if they were used in mass produced food items they could somehow fix the flavour.

NolanSyKinsley t1_j8uva3j wrote on February 17, 2023 at 2:43 AM

Really? What do you not like about their taste? Have you tried them just once or different brands? I have found some taste really stale and bad, like the ones you get in the shaker bottles from walmart, I used to just tolerate those on salads but buying it in bag form, over 2lbs, from reputable brands I have found they are really really good, like I can sit down with a serving or two and just munch on them. They kinda just taste like sunflower kernels but a little more delicate, and much less salty.

TheSunflowerSeeds t1_j8uvbqr wrote on February 17, 2023 at 2:44 AM

Another reason to eat sunflower seeds in moderation is their cadmium content. This heavy metal can harm your kidneys if you’re exposed to high amounts over a long period. Sunflowers tend to take up cadmium from the soil and deposit it in their seeds, so they contain somewhat higher amounts than most other foods.

cardew-vascular t1_j8uvr9g wrote on February 17, 2023 at 2:47 AM

I've tried a bunch. I like sunflower seeds I find hemp hearts perfumey tasting. I have a strong sense of taste though