Assessment of nutritional and functional profile of whole, hulled and germinated hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seeds

protein digestibility corrected amino acid score) value. Seed germination resulted in a significant increase in protein, fiber and minerals, as well as in the content of antioxidant compounds, responsible for the higher antioxidant activity compared to WH and DH. In conclusion, hulling or germination improves the nutritional and functional profile of hemp seeds, confirming their potential for use in various emerging food matrices or in animal feed.