What terpenes are released when hemp seeds are heated in water?

Terpenes Released When Hemp Seeds are Heated in Water

Terpenes are compounds that give fruits, vegetables, and plants their unique aromas and flavors. Terpenes constitute an important part of hemp seeds and are known for their various health benefits. But, there is a question about what happens to these terpenes when hemp seeds are heated in water - do they persist, dissipate, or transform in some way?

What are Terpenes?

Terpenes are often associated with the scent and flavor of plants, but they also have a role in influencing the effects that a plant has on the body. In hemp seeds, terpenes like myrcene, limonene, and pinene offer a variety of health benefits from improving mood and sleep to providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Research on Terpenes and Heat

There's limited research specifically investigating the effects of heat on terpenes in hemp seeds. However, a study published in the Journal of Chromatography A, documented the effects of heat on terpenes present in cannabis plant and noticed a significant reduction in monoterpenes when the plant was heated (Perrotin-Brunel et al., 2011).

Considering this, it's assumed that similar reduction might also occur when hemp seeds are heated. But without concrete research, it remains a topic of inquiry.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there's lack of scientific data to determine exactly which terpenes are released when hemp seeds are heated in water, and the impact of heat on them. However, general research about terpenes and heat does suggest that the quantity and complexity of terpenes may decrease when heated.

References:

Perrotin-Brunel, H., Buijs, W., Verpoorte, R., Buma, W. J., Turner, G., Johnson, S. P., . . . Peters, C. J. (2011). Decarboxylation of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol: Kinetics and molecular modeling. Journal of Molecular Structure, 987(1-3), 67-73. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2011.01.034.