Chemical characterization of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andes
This research explored the influence of cultivating industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) at an elevation of 2450 m AMSL in Ecuador on the composition and quality of seeds grown, particularly emphasizing their potential for food applications. Two extraction methods (Soxhlet and ultrasound-assisted ex...
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| author | Hugo Fernando Solís García Luis Fernando Vargas Delgado Andrés De la rosa-Martínez Stalin Luis Fabrizzio Suntaxi Crisanto Pablo Londoño-Larrea David Gonzalez-Benitez Carlos Montúfar-Delgado |
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| description | This research explored the influence of cultivating industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) at an elevation of 2450 m AMSL in Ecuador on the composition and quality of seeds grown, particularly emphasizing their potential for food applications. Two extraction methods (Soxhlet and ultrasound-assisted extraction) were employed to analyze the oil’s fatty acid profile, while the solid residue’s protein, carbohydrate, and mineral content were also assessed. The predominant fatty acids identified were linoleic, linolenic, palmitic, and stearic acids. The Soxhlet method achieved the highest oil recovery, reaching 37.52% (w/w). Among the samples, the Ecuadorian variety “Latitud Cero” exhibited the highest protein content with a value of 26.75% (w/w). Microbiological and heavy metal analyses were performed to evaluate the safety for human consumption. This study provides valuable insights into the biochemical profile of hemp grown at high altitudes and contributes to improving food safety and quality in hemp seed production. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f152b0406fbd4a19aee1c8e637977d072025-07-01T13:26:49ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCyTA - Journal of Food1947-63371947-63452025-12-0123110.1080/19476337.2025.2520539Chemical characterization of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivated in the Ecuadorian AndesHugo Fernando Solís García0Luis Fernando Vargas Delgado1Andrés De la rosa-Martínez2Stalin Luis Fabrizzio Suntaxi Crisanto3Pablo Londoño-Larrea4David Gonzalez-Benitez5Carlos Montúfar-Delgado6Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Central University of Ecuador, Quito, EcuadorFacultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, PerúFaculty of Chemical Engineering, Central University of Ecuador, Quito, EcuadorFaculty of Chemical Engineering, Central University of Ecuador, Quito, EcuadorFaculty of Chemical Engineering, Central University of Ecuador, Quito, EcuadorFaculty of Agricultural Science, Central University of Ecuador, Quito, EcuadorFaculty of Agricultural Science, Central University of Ecuador, Quito, EcuadorThis research explored the influence of cultivating industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) at an elevation of 2450 m AMSL in Ecuador on the composition and quality of seeds grown, particularly emphasizing their potential for food applications. Two extraction methods (Soxhlet and ultrasound-assisted extraction) were employed to analyze the oil’s fatty acid profile, while the solid residue’s protein, carbohydrate, and mineral content were also assessed. The predominant fatty acids identified were linoleic, linolenic, palmitic, and stearic acids. The Soxhlet method achieved the highest oil recovery, reaching 37.52% (w/w). Among the samples, the Ecuadorian variety “Latitud Cero” exhibited the highest protein content with a value of 26.75% (w/w). Microbiological and heavy metal analyses were performed to evaluate the safety for human consumption. This study provides valuable insights into the biochemical profile of hemp grown at high altitudes and contributes to improving food safety and quality in hemp seed production.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2025.2520539High-altitude cultivationindustrial hemphemp seedssuperfood potentialfatty acid profilesolid-liquid extraction |
| spellingShingle | Hugo Fernando Solís García Luis Fernando Vargas Delgado Andrés De la rosa-Martínez Stalin Luis Fabrizzio Suntaxi Crisanto Pablo Londoño-Larrea David Gonzalez-Benitez Carlos Montúfar-Delgado Chemical characterization of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andes CyTA - Journal of Food High-altitude cultivation industrial hemp hemp seeds superfood potential fatty acid profile solid-liquid extraction |
| title | Chemical characterization of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andes |
| title_full | Chemical characterization of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andes |
| title_fullStr | Chemical characterization of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chemical characterization of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andes |
| title_short | Chemical characterization of hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andes |
| title_sort | chemical characterization of hemp seeds cannabis sativa l cultivated in the ecuadorian andes |
| topic | High-altitude cultivation industrial hemp hemp seeds superfood potential fatty acid profile solid-liquid extraction |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2025.2520539 |
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