Isotopic Characterization of Italian Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Intended for Food Use: A First Exploratory Study

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In this study, Italian industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) intended for food use was iso-topically characterized for the first time. The stable isotope ratios of five bioelements were analyzed in different parts of the plant (i.e., roots, stems, inflorescences, and seeds) sampled in eight different regions of Italy, and in five hemp seed oils. The values of δ2 H, δ13 C, δ18 O, and δ34 S differed according to the latitude and, therefore, to the geographical origin of the samples and the climate conditions of plant growth, while the δ15 N values allowed us to distinguish between crops grown under conventional and organic fertilization. The findings from this preliminary study corroborate the reliability of using light stable isotope ratios to characterize hemp and its derived food products and contribute to the creation of a first isotopic database for this plant, paving the way for future studies on authentication, traceability, and verification of organic labeling.

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Calvi, M., Bontempo, L., Pizzini, S., Cucinotta, L., Camin, F., & Stenni, B. (2022). Isotopic Characterization of Italian Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Intended for Food Use: A First Exploratory Study. Separations, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/separations9060136

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