Natures Path Organic Hemp Plus Granola

USDA organic. Nurturing people, nature & spirit. Source of omega-3 polyunsaturates. Hemp seed in food. The good news is that shelled hemp seed does not lead to intoxication. The better news? Hemp is highly nutritious. Hemp is not marijuana. Hemp and marijuana come from two different kinds of cannabis plant. What sets them apart is their level of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The drug variety may contain up to 20%, whereas the food variety has no detectable level. Hemp is nutritious: It contains up to 35% protein which, unusual for a plant protein, contains all nine essential amino acids and is a source of omega-3's. Resources: 1. Grotenhermen F, Leson G, Pless P, Assessment of Exposure to and Human Health Risk from THC and other Cannabinoids in Hemp Foods. Leson Environmental Consulting, Berkeley, CA., 2001. 2. Grotenhermen F, Karus M, Lohmeyer D, THC Limits for Foods - a Scientific Study, Nova Institute, Hurth, Germany, 1998. 3 generations of commitment to organic farming. High fiber. Whole grain. What's good about certified organic goodness? Good Food: No synthetic pesticides; No synthetic herbicides; No artificial preservatives or additives; No genetically engineered seeds or ingredients; No irradiation. Good Ecology: Enriched, drought resistant soil; Less soil erosion; Less groundwater pollution; Improved farm biodiversity. Whole Grain: 30 g or more per serving. Eat 48 g or more of whole grains daily. This product is third-party certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI). Product of USA.