Hemp seed oil is an edible oil pressed from hemp seeds, rich in unsaturated fatty acids.

Hemp seed oil is an edible oil made from the mature seed kernels of hemp, that is, hemp seeds, through pressing and other processes. Hemp is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cannabaceae family, and hemp seeds serve as both a food ingredient and a commonly used medicinal material in traditional diets. The Bama area of Guangxi has a long-standing custom of eating hemp, and hemp seed oil is therefore regarded as one of the representatives of the local food culture.

Hemp seed oil is light in color with a slight yellow tint, carries a faint nutty aroma, and has a soft, refreshing taste. Its fatty acid composition is mainly unsaturated fatty acids, and it contains nutrients such as protein, lecithin and vitamin E, so it is often used among the people as a daily health-care oil.

In terms of how to eat it, hemp seed oil is suitable for cold dishes, dipping, mixing into porridge or noodles, or drizzling in just before a soup is taken off the heat to enhance the aroma. Because prolonged high-heat cooking tends to lose its flavor and nutrients, it is generally not recommended for long stir-frying or deep-frying. Hemp seeds themselves are also often used in traditional food therapy for making porridge and soup, and are believed to have a moistening and laxative effect.

It should be noted that hemp seed oil is easily confused with sesame oil; although both can be shortened to "ma oil", their raw materials, aromas and uses are not the same. When buying, check whether the ingredient list is pure hemp seeds and whether a low-temperature pressing process is used; high-quality hemp seed oil is usually clear and translucent, with no rancid smell. For daily storage, keep it sealed and away from light, away from the high heat of the stove, and finish it as soon as possible after opening.