Kumaoni Hemp Seed Seasoning Flavoured Salt

Hemp Seed Seasoning Flavoured Salt is a nutty, savory finishing salt made from toasted hulled hemp seeds blended with coarse salt and spices; it’s legal and increasingly used in Indian kitchens as a nutritious condiment and chutney ingredient.

What it is

• Definition: A condiment made by toasting hulled hemp seeds (also called hemp hearts), grinding or mixing them with coarse salt and optional herbs/spices to create a textured seasoning. Hemp seeds are non‑psychoactive and used for nutrition and flavor, not intoxication.

Quick decision guide (choose your goal)

• Nutty finishing salt: toasted hemp seeds + sea/kosher salt + herbs.
• Indian spice salt: add roasted coriander, cumin, dry red chilies, mustard seeds, garlic for chutneys and raita.
• Infused/psychoactive products: avoid unless you intentionally add cannabis extracts and follow local law (not covered here).

Simple base recipe (yields ~1 cup)

• Ingredients: ½ cup hulled hemp seeds; ½ cup coarse sea or kosher salt; 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs or 1 tsp dried; 1 tsp oil (optional).
• Method: Toast hemp seeds in a dry pan until light golden (2–4 minutes); cool. Pulse lightly or crush with salt and herbs to desired texture; jar and refrigerate. This mirrors common hemp‑seed spice preparations used in Indian recipes.

Culinary uses

• Finish roasted vegetables, grilled paneer, salads, boiled potatoes, popcorn, and yogurt raita.
• Mix into chutneys or sprinkle on fresh fruit as done in regional Indian hemp‑seed spice blends.

Nutrition and benefits

• Hemp seeds are nutrient‑dense: rich in plant protein, essential fatty acids (omega‑3 and omega‑6), vitamin E, magnesium, potassium and other minerals; incorporating them into a salt adds flavor plus a nutritional boost.
• Portion note: seasoning salt still contains significant sodium—use sparingly to gain hemp benefits without excess salt.

Storage and shelf life

• Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator; small batches stay best for 3–4 weeks when oil is present, longer if fully dry. Toasting reduces moisture and helps shelf life.

Risks, legality, and labeling

• Hemp seeds sold in India are legal and non‑psychoactive; they do not contain intoxicating THC when sold as food-grade hulled seeds.
• If you add cannabis‑derived oils, the product becomes psychoactive and subject to legal/health rules—label clearly and follow local regulations.

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