A review on the techno‐functional, biological, and health‐promoting properties of hempseed‐derived proteins and peptides

Abstract

Protein-energy malnutrition is a global challenge that demands urgent attention, especially with the increasing population growth and unmatched food security plans.One strategy is to expand the list of protein sources, such as neglected and underutilized crops, with high protein content. A good number of plant proteins, in addition to their nutritional benefits, exert therapeutic properties as seen in seeds derived from legumes and emerging sources such as hemp. In this review, the transepithelial transport, functional, and biological properties of hempseed proteins (HSPs) and peptides were discussed. The review also described the potential safety issues of incorporating hempseeds in food products. Due to the multitargeted effects of hempseed-derived proteins and their peptides against many chronic diseases, and their functional properties, current knowledge shows that hempseed has tremendous potential for functional food and nutraceutical applications. | FUN C TIONAL PROPERTIE S OF HEMPS EED PROTEINSBeside the nutritional properties of HSPs resulting from its highly digestible and well-balanced essential amino acid composition, which is in strong agreement with FAO/WHO requirements for infants and children (Tang et al., 2006;Teh & Birch, 2013), and physicochemical properties such as hydrophobicity and polypeptide composition, it has also demonstrated techno-functional properties. These properties include water solubility, emulsifying, foaming, gelation,

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