| Size and Shape |
Small seeds, oval or elongated in shape, slightly asymmetric and flattened, with a size approximately 3–4 mm in length |
| Color |
Hemp seeds are brown, light brown, or pale gray; the color may vary depending on the plant variety and the chosen method of seed harvesting. |
| Texture |
The edible part is the interior, which has a creamy and soft texture, while the exterior part, the shell, is hard, smooth, and thin. |
| Markings |
Hemp seeds naturally have small marks or darker stripes on the outer surface, which may vary in intensity. |
| Shine |
Hemp seeds are glossy, with a slight shine that gives them a polished appearance. |
| Smell |
Hemp seeds have a pleasant nutty smell |
| Taste |
Hemp seeds have a smooth, slightly sweet, nutty taste |
| Hardness |
The outer shell of hemp seeds is hard and requires cracking or processing to access the soft, edible interior. |
