{"product_id":"nz-protein-hemp-protein","title":"NZ Protein Hemp Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eHemp protein is not all created equal. This product is made from hemp hearts (not whole hemp seeds) and is a better product than others:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eless heat is applied to it during processing. This helps retain more of the natural fats and keeps the protein from denaturing, giving it a richer creamier mouthfeel compared to hemp seed protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's smoother and more palatable, with a milder flavour and creamy texture. It is more subtle than the hemp seed protein and doesn’t have the high fibre or “green pallet”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Nutrition-Powerhouse\"\u003eNutritional Powerhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfoundation.org.nz\/nutrition-facts\/nutrients\/protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e powder is a plant protein and \u003cstrong\u003enutritional powerhouse!\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a rich source of protein, essential omega fatty acids, dietary fibre, minerals, antioxidants and phyto-nutrients that can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28804797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ebenefit\u003c\/a\u003e your health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's spray free, vegan, alkaline, and naturally free of gluten, dairy, soy, and other allergens*. It has a pleasant earthy nutty taste, and makes a great smoothie base. It also works well in recipes such as muffins, balls, cookies, bars and desserts, or any other application that boosts protein intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp protein is made by milling pressed hemp seeds into a fine powder and is sold with varying protein content depending on the level of milling and extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp seeds are free from THC and legal in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"The-Best-Hemp-Protein-Powder\"\u003eThe Best Hemp Protein Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best hemp protein powders \u003cstrong\u003ebalance\u003c\/strong\u003e high levels of protein with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27737722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehealthy fats\u003c\/a\u003e and nutrients that hemp is renowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp seeds are typically refined to powder with varying ~50%, ~60%, and ~70% protein content. Our product now has a protein content of ~50%, with higher fibre and nutrients than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp with 50% protein contains more fibre, fatty acids, and nutrients than hemp with 60% and especially 70% protein levels. Some of these nutrients are found only in hemp protein, therefore this product is the kind of product that goes well as a smoothie base - more so than a post workout shake (there are plenty of other protein powders for post exercise).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Protein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp has a complete amino acid profile, containing all nine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzprotein.co.nz\/article\/essential-amino-acids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eessential amino acids\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16365096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ebranched chain amino acids\u003c\/a\u003e that the body cannot produce and must be supplied from the foods we consume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino acids are the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nrv.gov.au\/nutrients\/protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ebuilding blocks\u003c\/a\u003e of protein and muscle tissue, more commonly referred to as the '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002222.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ebuilding blocks of life\u003c\/a\u003e'. Hemp seeds contain all 21 amino acids required to support essential metabolic function, making it a source of protein to assist muscle repair and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22958314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edevelopment\u003c\/a\u003e. Not every plant protein has a complete amino profile - another reason why we recommend this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3447149\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eleucine\u003c\/a\u003e is at lower levels than other protein powders. Leucine is one of three branched chain amino acids and is primarily involved in muscle protein synthesis for muscle growth and recovery. While we recommend this product for vegans and non-vegans alike (especially for the best daily breakfast smoothie), we do not recommend it as the \u003cstrong\u003esole\u003c\/strong\u003e source of protein if your goal is maximum muscle gain. Adding a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzprotein.co.nz\/product\/bcaas-300g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBCAA supplement\u003c\/a\u003e could help to overcome this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"Hemp-vs-Whey-vs-Pea-Protein\"\u003eHemp vs Whey vs Pea Protein\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich protein is best - hemp, whey, or pea?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sources have similar levels of calories and protein, but whey and pea have more concentrated amino acid profiles. Whey has the superior amino acid profile and is the fastest to digest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp contains many other essential nutrients needed for regular body function such as fatty acids and fibre, which whey and pea lack. Therefore we recommend consuming \u003cstrong\u003eboth\u003c\/strong\u003e - hemp makes the \u003cstrong\u003ebest healthy smoothie base\u003c\/strong\u003e and whey is better suited to consuming around physical exercise when amino acid uptake is more critical. Whey is a milk product so not suitable for vegans - if avoiding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzprotein.co.nz\/article\/plant-vs-animal-protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eanimal proteins\u003c\/a\u003e then pea can be used around physical exercise instead of whey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"flavour-show-unflavoured\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eUnflavoured\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"flavour-information-unflavoured\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 31.25g (2 heaped scoops)\u003cbr\u003eServings per pack: 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-hover\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"40%\"\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAve Quantity Per Serving\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAve Quantity Per 100g\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e523kJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1674kJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e       - Gluten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat - total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e       - Saturated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e       - Polyunsaturated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e       - Monounsaturated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e       - Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e       - Dietary Fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;2mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;5mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1640mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e326mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1045mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemp protein powder. Spray and chemical residue free. Product of NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"flavour-show-typical\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eTypical Amino Acid Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"flavour-information-typical\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(mg per serving - unflavoured)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBranched chain aminio acids:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eIsoleucine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e730\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eLeucine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eValine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOther essential aminio acids:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eLysine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eMethionine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003ePhenylalanine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e830\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eThreonine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eAlanine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e770\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNon essential aminio acids:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eHistidine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eArginine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eAspartic Acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eCysteine\/Cystine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eGlutamic Acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eGlycine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eProline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eSerine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eTyrosine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eHydroxyproline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003eOrnithine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Protein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536161849582,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/7074\/5326\/files\/IMG-7663.png?v=1768384972","url":"https:\/\/suppro.co.nz\/products\/nz-protein-hemp-protein","provider":"Suppro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}