Hemp Protein
Hemp Protein is a plant-based protein produced from the seeds of Cannabis sativa, the industrial hemp plant. Conventional grades are made from cold-pressed hempseed cake and typically carry around 50 percent protein on a dry basis.
The amino acid profile of hempseed protein is considered complete, containing all nine essential amino acids in useful amounts, including a meaningful level of arginine.
We source bulk Hemp Protein from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturer is in Liaoning. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
Grades / Types Available: food grade, feed grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Green-brown fine powder |
| Protein (dry basis) | ≥ 50% |
| Fat | 7-12% |
| Moisture | ≤ 8.0% |
| Dietary Fiber | ≥ 15% |
| Ash | ≤ 7.0% |
| THC Content | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Particle Size | 80 mesh |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Purity (Food Grade) | > 50% |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | < 8% |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm |
| Lead | < 0.5 ppm |
| Arsenic | < 0.5 ppm |
| Yeast & Mold | < 100 cfu/g |
Common Markets Grades
Hemp Protein is graded by protein content, fibre content, and hull-removal status.
The standard 50 percent grade is produced from cold-pressed hempseed cake, with intact hulls and a meaningful fibre fraction. This grade carries a recognizable nutty, grassy flavour and a dark green colour.
A 60 to 70 percent concentrate is produced by sieving and air classification, which removes hull-derived fibre and concentrates protein.
True hemp protein isolates above 80 percent protein are now reaching the market, produced by wet alkaline extraction of dehulled hempseed meal. These grades show lighter colour and milder flavour, suitable for beverages and dairy alternatives.
Organic certification is widely available. Industrial hemp is grown under tight regulatory definitions that limit THC content in the source crop.
Applications
- Plant-based protein shakes aimed at clean-label and natural-foods consumers
- Smoothie boosters and meal replacement powders
- Bakery applications: high-protein breads, crackers, muffins, and granola
- Energy bars and protein bars, often as a flavour and nutrition signature ingredient
- Breakfast cereals and granola clusters
- Snack chips and savory crackers
- Plant-based meat analogs as a sustainable protein source
- Dairy alternatives: hempseed milk and hemp yogurts
- Sports nutrition blends combining hemp with pea and rice protein
- Pet food and treats as a higher tier plant protein
- Cosmetic formulations for hair and skin conditioning
Brands Using Hemp Protein
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Hemp Protein on the ingredient label.
- Manitoba HarvestHemp Yeah! Max Protein Unsweetened ↗Manitoba Harvest Max Protein Unsweetened product page lists organic hemp seed powder as the primary ingredient, providing 20 g hemp protein per serving.Label verified 2026-05-24
- Manitoba HarvestHemp Yeah! Balanced Protein + Fiber ↗Manitoba Harvest Balanced Protein + Fiber product page lists a single ingredient organic hemp protein powder, delivering both hemp protein and natural fibre.Label verified 2026-05-24
- NutivaOrganic Hemp Protein Powder ↗An organic hemp protein powder made from hemp seed cake cold-processed without hexane, supplying 15 g hemp protein per 30 g serving.Label verified 2026-05-24
- Bob's Red MillHemp Protein Powder ↗A powder of cold-pressed hemp seeds milled fine, with hemp as the single plant-protein ingredient.Label verified 2026-05-24
Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.
China Manufacturers of Hemp Protein
Top Hemp Protein manufacturers in China.
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Hemp Protein
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Hemp Protein out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Hemp Protein together with other ingredients such as Collagen Peptide, Soy Protein Isolate and Fish Collagen Peptide into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Hemp Protein is regulated as a food ingredient derived from industrial hemp.
In the United States, hempseed-derived ingredients including hemp protein are addressed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration GRAS notifications GRN 765, 771, and 778, which cover hulled hempseed, hempseed protein powder, and hempseed oil. These cover most common food uses.
In the European Union, hempseed and hempseed flour have a documented history of food use and are not subject to Novel Food authorisation. Higher-purity isolates may face Novel Food review on a case-by-case basis.
The source crop must meet legal definitions of industrial hemp, which include a maximum delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content in the plant material. These thresholds differ by country.
Hempseed is not classified as a regulated priority allergen. Kosher, Halal, vegan, and non-GMO certifications are widely available. Organic certification is supported by certified organic hemp growers.
Manufacturing Process
Hemp Protein is produced from hempseed by mechanical and, increasingly, wet extraction routes.
The primary commercial route begins with cleaning and cold-pressing of hempseed. The press removes most of the oil, which is the highest-value coproduct. The residual press cake contains the protein along with hulls and remaining oil.
The press cake is milled to a fine flour. Sieving and air classification separate the protein-rich fines from the hull-rich coarse fraction. This yields concentrate grades up to 60 to 70 percent protein.
For isolate production, dehulled hempseed meal is slurried in water at alkaline pH. The protein dissolves while fibre is removed by centrifugation, then is precipitated at the isoelectric point near pH 5.0, washed, neutralised, and spray-dried.
Membrane filtration is used in some operations to deliver isolates with better preserved native structure and lower colour carryover. Producers in Canada, China, and several European countries operate at commercial scale.
