Two young Argentines spread hemp-based foods, but since there is no local supply they still bring the ingredients

Hemp Seed

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Published Jan 30, 2024

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The Argentine government has approved the use of hemp in gastronomy, leading to the creation of Recetas Cañameras, a venture by Germán Pereira and Roxana Ojeda. The duo aims to educate people about the culinary uses of hemp seeds, including flour, oil, and other derivatives. Despite currently importing raw materials from Chile, they believe Argentina's hemp industry will soon grow. They stress that hemp seeds, rich in proteins, amino acids, and fiber, do not contain psychoactive cannabinoids. The pair promotes hemp products through social media, a recipe book, and events, emphasizing their suitability for all ages and health benefits.

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In November 2023, the Argentine government incorporated hemp into the Argentine Food Code, within the category of edible seed. In this way, the discussed cannabis plant can also begin to make its way into the territory of gastronomy. Of course, this annual crop that offers a versatile seed to consume in different ways is a variety of Cannabis Sativa L, which does not express more than 1% of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana. Moved by these possibilities and with the intention of “democratizing knowledge” about this plant that was prohibited in the country due to its relationship with marijuana, Germán Pereira and Roxana Ojeda created a venture that they called Recetas Cañameras. The project provides vast information on social networks about this seed and its culinary use, through flour, oil and other derivatives. “We have been working at the plant for more than 10 years as part of the Hemp Project. That was where we began to gather ...

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