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Protein is only produced by the plant kingdom.  Proteins found in meats are secondary proteins and not as easily digested and metabolised as plant proteins.

Hemp seed is a nutritional source of complete proteins as it contains all known amino acids in beneficial amounts.

Proteins found in hemp seed are in the form of edestin and albumin.  Edestin is only found in Hemp seed and is very easily digested and metabolised without the side effects often associated with Soy or Whey proteins.

Many protein supplements are sold today that are concentrated to 50-90% pure protein.  Whilst the nutritional profile of some of these products looks great on paper, the processing methods used may be of concern for the discerning life form.

These products have not been designed to improve nutrition, rather they are produced and marketed based on increased shelf-life or stability i.e. they are inactive.  To achieve this, the essential fats are removed from the seed using hexane or alcohol and the fibre is removed to increase the % of protein.

The trade-off for a longer shelf-life is decreased digestibility and decreased nutritional benefit.  Many of the natural enzymes, vitamins and minerals that were present in the whole seed or nut have been removed, thereby increasing the work and energy required by your body for digestion.

At Planet Hemp Products, we trust nature.  We believe that the Hemp seed has evolved as one of mankind's most compatible nutritional sources.  The balance of proteins, fibre, fats, minerals and vitamins naturally found in hemp seed work together in synergy to maximise its nutritional benefits.

Planet Hemp seed meal (crushed hemp seed) contains this complete balance of proteins, fats, fibres, vitamins and minerals.  Rather than processing the hemp seed into a protein isolate to increase its shelf life, we have chosen to cold-store it below freezing temperatures and package it in oxygen resistant, re-sealable bags.

This method of processing and storage allows a similar shelf-life to protein isolates, without having to sacrifice the nutritional benefits that whole-foods contain.

• Planet Hemp oil contains mostly the gamma form of vitamin E, a natural anti-oxidant that keeps the oil fresh.  

• Planet Hemp oil and meal has a shelf life of approximately 24 months when stored correctly.

• Planet Hemp oil and meal can remain active for up to 12 months after opening if refrigerated.

Treat your "best friend" to good health!

How does cinnamon and white choc chip sound, no added sugar, sweetened with Low GI Organic Agave Syrup?  

We would love your feedback and opinion on these sweet additions to the Skoobie Snax range, please EMAIL US.  

Reports in, dogs from all walks of life are going hempo for these delicious little treats. 

Astonished dog owners report of long standing fussy dogs, woofing down their tasty little treats.  

Three new exciting flavours will be released in the coming months including the super ingredients Agave Syrup and Acai Berry.

In March 2006, Dr Skoobie launched the first dog food in the world to contain hemp seed and Acai Berry, nature's most powerful anti-oxidant.