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Hemp Seed Oil Stabilization

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 071

The technical challenge of preventing hemp seed oil from going rancid due to its high polyunsaturated fatty acid content, requiring improved stabilization methods similar to those used for rapeseed oil.

The panel discussed the difficulty of finding bulk raw hemp seed oil and the need for better stabilization technology from companies like 3M. Todd McCormick noted this was a barrier to the hemp seed oil market expanding beyond niche health food stores.

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