What it is Hemp Heart Oil? Inside every hemp seed is the precious inner core, appropriately called the hemp heart, and it is a nutritional powerhouse. Hemp hearts net two intriguing ingredients: a potent plant-based protein and a highly nutritional oil. Hemp oil has tremendous appeal for foods and skin care products due to its powerful makeup of omega-3 fatty acids and other micronutrients. While most hemp oil comes from pressing whole hemp seeds, the resulting product tends to be dark green with pungent off-notes. Hemp hearts are the dehulled white inner parts of the hemp seed; hemp hearts are nutrient stores reserved for sprouting new hemp plants. However, removal of the shell presents a much cleaner ingredient that is white instead of green and is void of the bitter, pungent flavor typically associated with hemp seeds. This little detail can make a world of difference to the flavor and appearance of hemp oil when it comes to product development. As a culinary ingredient: Use as a cold culinary oil. It can be added to salads, sauces, soups, pestos, smoothies, drizzle over the sourdough. There are many ways to enjoy this amazing oil. Recommendation: Take 1 to 2 teaspoons daily for health benefit.