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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions About Hemp

General Manitoba Harvest Product Questions

Questions About Hemp Seed, Hemp Oil or Hemp Butter

Questions on our Hemp Protein Powder

Gift Certificate Questions

General Questions About Hemp

Q.What are the differences between hemp and marijuana?

  • The most important difference is that hemp will NOT cause a psychoactive effect. Consuming hemp is completely legal. As well, hemp has thousands of uses from food, clothing, paper, beauty products to insulation.

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Q.Will I get high from consuming hemp?

  • No. Manitoba Harvest™ products contain 0.001% Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and will NOT cause a psychoactive effect nor will our products cause a false positive drug test.

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Q.Is hemp safe for pregnant women?

  • Yes. Hemp contains numerous nutritional benefits so is a great additional to expectant mothers’ diets.

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Q.Is hemp safe for young children?

  • Yes. For babies it is advised that a baby’s weight should be considered when determining serving sizes.

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Q.Is hemp safe for animals to consume?

  • Yes. Customers have reported that feeding small doses of hemp oil has improved the shine & health of their pet’s coat. Remember to consider the animal’s size (weight) when determining serving size.

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Q.How does hemp compare to other food groups like flax?

  • 1. Broader omegas (Omega-3 and Omega-6, including the rare form of GLA)

    2. Non-GMO

    3. More Protein in hemp

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Q.Are hemp seeds healthier than others?

General Manitoba Harvest Product Questions

Q.Will I fail a urinalysis test if I eat Manitoba Harvest products?

  • No. As stated above, Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils have 0.001% THC so eating them will not cause a false positive on a urinalysis test. We are members of test pledge. More information can be found at www.testpledge.com.

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Q.What is the shelf life of Manitoba Harvest products?

  • Shelf Life of Manitoba Harvest Products:

     

     Unopened

     Opened (Counter)     

     Opened (Refrig)

     Hemp Hearts    

     Best Before Date 

     8 weeks                 

     To Best Before Date

     Hemp Protein   

     Best Before Date   

     8 weeks

     To Best Before Date

     Hemp Oil   

     Best Before Date   

     N/A

     To Best Before Date

     Hemp Butter   

     Best Before Date

     N/A

     To Best Before Date

     Hemp Bliss

     Best Before Date   

     N/A

      7-10 days

    *Shelf life can be extended if product is kept in freezer after purchase (all except Hemp Bliss). Shelf life if kept frozen would be 8 months past the best before date.

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Q.Can I freeze Manitoba Harvest products?

  • All of the Manitoba Harvest hemp products can be frozen except for Hemp Bliss Organic Hemp Beverage & Hemp Seed Oil Capsules. If freezing, we recommend storing in an air-tight container.

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Q.Do Manitoba Harvest products contain any known allergens?

  • Hemp seeds are not known to contain allergens. Our hemp food dedicated facility DOES NOT process any dairy, soy, nut or gluten products.

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Q.Why are some of the hemp food batches different shades of green?

  • At Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils we create our products fresh and to ensure this, we run small batches of the product. Depending on the seed in that batch the green shade may be slightly darker or lighter. Because our products are Non-GMO (not genetically modified) each seed in each hemp field will be slightly different.

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Q.How do serving sizes work on Manitoba Harvest product nutritional panels?

  • The serving size of Manitoba Harvest products is determined by one of our contracted laboratories following the methodologies required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Canada) and the Food & Drug Administration (US).

    These regulatory bodies require all information to be precisely measured, meaning that one tablespoon must be a level measuring tablespoon and then weighed on a laboratory scale. Due to the difference in density, it is possible that different products have different weights even though the volume (i.e. 3 tablespoons) may be the same.

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Q.What does 'Best Before' mean on your packaging?

  • The ‘best before’ date on our packaging is related to food quality, not food safety. The best before date is meant to indicate when the product still has optimum taste and nutrition (provided it is stored per the instructions on the label). Once a product has been opened and exposed to oxygen, the product quality (taste and nutritive value) will decline over time.

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Questions About Hemp Seed, Hemp Oil or Hemp Butter

Q.What are the cooking uses of hemp oil or butter?

  • Hemp oil and hemp seed butter should not be used for frying, but can be used in baking if recipes are not heated above 350 degrees F. In general heat breaks down the essential fatty acids, reducing the nutritional benefits of Manitoba Harvest products.

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Q.Why is Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil and Hemp Butter so green?

  • Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil and Hemp Butter contain high amounts of the green nutrient chlorophyll. This is the natural color of the seed and we do not add any other coloring or dyes to our products.

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Q.How many capsules of the Hemp Oil Gel Caps does it take to equal 1 tablespoon of the oil?

  • It takes three servings of our hemp oil capsules to equal to one tablespoon of Hemp Oil.

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Questions on our Hemp Protein Powder

Q.What is the difference between Manitoba Harvest's protein powders?

  • We have developed our protein powder line-up so that there is a product option for a variety of needs and uses. For example, looking for a raw food hemp protein - try HEMP PRO 50. Wanting to add more fiber to your diet, try HEMP PRO FIBER. Like something with flavor - try Organic Vanilla or Dark Chocolate hemp protein powder. Or wanting a convenient water-soluble concentrate packed with protein, great for a pre or post workout shake - there’s HEMP PRO 70.

    Check out our Hemp Protein Powder Comparison Page for additional details.

      Product Name

      Nutritional Facts

      Unique Features

      HEMP PRO 70™
      Water Soluble 70%
          Protein Concentrate

      21g protein &
      800mg Omega-3

    		   Water soluble
      Easy to digest

      HEMP PRO 50™
      Whole Food 50%
      Protein Powder

      15g protein
      1200mg Omega-3

    		   Raw & Whole food
      Only 1 ingredient

      HEMP PRO FIBER™
      Whole Food High Fiber
      Protein Powder

      11g protein
      14 g fiber
      600mg Omega-3

    		   54% daily recommended fiber intake
      Certified Organic

      Certified Organic Vanilla

    		   9g protein
      11g fiber
      400mg Omega-3

      Sweetened with Organic palm sugar
      (low on glycemic index)
      Flavored with Organic fair trade
      vanilla powder
      Certified Organic

      Certified Organic Dark
      Chocolate

    		   8g protein
      9g fiber
      400 mg Omega-3    		   Sweetened with Organic palm sugar
      (low on glycemic index)
      Flavored with Organic fair trade
      cocoa powder
      Certified Organic

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Gift Certificate Questions

Q.Do Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificates expire?

  • Manitoba Harvest does not place an expiration date on Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificates. However, there may be rules defined by the laws of your state/province that require Manitoba Harvest to terminate your right to use your Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificate if you have not used it within a specified number of years. Under those laws, Manitoba Harvest is required to attempt to contact you before terminating your right to use your certificate.

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Q.Can I use my Gift Certificate towards my shipping costs?

  • Yes. Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificates are applied against the total order amount – which may include shipping. For on-line orders in mainland North America, a $10 flat shipping rate is charged for retail orders under $100.

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Q.Can multiple Gift Certificates be used or redeemed for cash?

  • No. You can only use one Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificate per transaction and are not redeemable for cash (unless required by law of the state/province in which you reside).

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Q.What denominations are available and how many Gift Certificates can I purchase?

  • Currently you can purchase certificates online for $25, $50 and $100 and as many as you like!

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Q.When is my Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificate activated?

  • Your certificate is activated when you receive the e-mail with your personalized on-line code.

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Q.Can I reload a Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificate or personalize the look and the code?

  • At this time Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificates cannot be reloaded, do not offer design customization and codes are computer generated so cannot be personalized.

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Q.Can I purchase a Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificate with another Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificate?

  • No, Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificates cannot be used as payment for the purchase of other Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificates.

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Q.How do I purchase Manitobaharvest.com Gift Certificates in bulk?

Give us a Call

Manitoba Harvest is available to help answer your questions.

You can reach us at:

  • Toll Free:
    1-800-665-HEMP(4367)
  • Phone:
    204-953-0233
  • Fax:
    204-956-5984
  • Customer Care Hours:
    M-F 9AM to 5PM CST
  • 69 Eagle Drive
    Winnipeg, Manitoba 
    R2R 1V4
    Canada
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