Written by Brandon Topp

The world of cannabis is varied and unique.

For those who are looking to find the difference between "hemp" and other cannabis terms like "weed" or "marijuana," this guide is made for you.

Discover what defines "hemp-derived" and how to tell the difference between industrial hemp products and your favorite doobies and edibles that come from the cannabis sativa plant.

Learn more: How Is Mood Cannabis Legal?

Table of Contents

• What Is Hemp

  • History and Environmental Impact

  • Hemp Seed Composition

  • Industrial Hemp Products

• Defining "Hemp-Derived Cannabis"

• FAQs on Hemp

• Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products

What Is "Hemp?" or "Hemp-Derived" Cannabis?

Hemp, or industrial hemp, is a botanical class of Cannabis sativa plants grown specifically for industrial and consumable use.

Industrial Hemp

Hemp can be used to make a wide range of products, including rope, textiles, clothing, shoes, food, paper, bioplastics, insulation, and biofuel.

Hemp, Cannabis & Food

Hemp seeds are a rich source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, and the dietary minerals manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron.

Hemp oil is high in unsaturated fatty acids and is used in the manufacture of oil-based paints, creams, and plastics.

Hemp-Derived Products & The Farm Bill

And, of course, hemp-derived cannabis sativa products are popular because they can get you high.

Whether you're interested in hemp products because of the potentially psychoactive component, the unique role they play in building materials, or how they compare to other crops, this guide is designed to help you gain a better understanding.

For a look at what makes hemp extracts like those found in Mood's hemp-derived products so potent, check out this guide on live resin vs distillate.

Shop Mood's selection of hemp-derived products today.

History and Environmental Impact

Hemp has been grown for thousands of years in Asia and the Middle East for its fiber.

Commercial Hemp

Commercial production of hemp in the West took off in the eighteenth century.

Production Decline

Over the last 70+ years, global production of hemp has fallen dramatically despite the fact that growing hemp requires few pesticides and no herbicides and is a carbon-negative raw material.

A Shift In Hemp

In 2018, the Farm Bill removed hemp from the federal government's list of controlled substances. The bill differentiates "hemp" from "marijuana" based on its THC content.

The level of Delta-9 THC content and other cannabinoids allowed in hemp-derived products is still plenty to bond with your cannabinoid receptors and produce psychoactive effects.

While "marijuana" and "hemp" are different in terms of their public definition, it all falls under the umbrella of "cannabis sativa."

Hemp Seed Composition

Remarkably versatile hemp seeds contain easily digestible protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, tons of lipids, and carbohydrates.

Hemp Seed Oils

Hemp seed oil contains tocopherol isomers beta-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, alpha-tocopherol, and delta-tocopherol, with the gamma-tocopherol derivative present in the highest quantity.

Hemp seed oil contains terpenes and polyphenols, which contribute to the odor/flavor and intrinsic antioxidant activity, respectively.

Building With Hemp

Because of the dynamic possibilities that result from the design of hemp seed proteins, hemp seed oils, and terpenes, industrial hemp production is a vast and valued field.

In addition to having the ability of hemp extract to get people high, the cannabis plant is also a fiber crop that can support the creation of a wide range of building materials and goods.

Industrial hemp production is just one of many examples of how the cannabis species shares its magic with the world.

Industrial Hemp Products

The world of hemp production has been a marvel throughout human history.

Hemp products include textiles, building materials, animal bedding, cooking oil, and more.

Cars with Hemp

An example of the potential of this versatile crop is that mixtures of fiberglass, hemp fiber, kenaf, and flax have been used to make composite panels for automobiles.

Today, car makers are beginning to use hemp in their cars, including Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda, Iveco, Lotus, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Saturn, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

Sustainability and Hemp

Hemp can be used to make bioplastic, a biodegradable alternative to regular plastic.

Whether its used as a food ingredient, for animal bedding, or as a commodity fiber crop, it's clear that hemp production and the hemp industry extend well beyond the world of cannabis and the types of hemp products that focus on the cannabis plant's main psychoactive component.

To be clear, Mood's hemp-derived products are designed for cooking back and having a good time.

While we have great admiration for the wide range of possibilities for hemp production across the hemp industry, we're simply focused on the psychoactive effects of many hemp products.

One of Mood's favorite selections of hemp-derived products, these THCa Pre-Rolls, are waiting for you to check them out today.

Defining Hemp-Derived Cannabis

Hemp-derived cannabis has THC content that keeps the product classified as "hemp" under the 2018 Farm Bill.

The bill from the United States Department of Agriculture defines "hemp" as any cannabis product with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight.

That means that hemp-derived products can have up to 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight as well as any level of other cannabinoids present while still maintaining their status as hemp under federal law.

We sell hemp that's exclusively Farm Bill compliant at Mood.

Whether it's hemp extract or nano-THC with faster and stronger psychoactive effects, every ingredient and product is regulated for legal cannabis products.

To experience the psychoactive effects of Mood cannabis for yourself, browse and check out some of our hemp products today and see how your cannabinoid receptors react.

The Difference Between "Hemp" and "Marijuana"

Per the 2018 Farm Bill, "hemp" is any product derived from the cannabis plant with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight.

On the flip side, "marijuana" is any product derived from the cannabis plant with more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight.

Hemp products include joints, gummies, and hemp oil concentrates that maintain the appropriate THC levels for legal hemp production.

At Mood, we sell hemp that mirrors your favorite cannabis products with exceptional efficacy.

FAQs on Hemp

Q: Is hemp meant for human consumption?

A: From smokeable and edible cannabis products to non-psychoactive food products, hemp is cultivated for human consumption in a variety of ways.

Its fatty acids make it a popular supplement ingredient like fish oil.

People also develop and source hemp plants for hempseed oil, hemp milk, hemp-derived CBD, essential amino acids, and more.

From THC syrup to CBD oil, the hemp market is dynamic and varied.

Q: Is hemp used in food products?

Hemp is used in a variety of food products. It can be a food ingredient without any psychoactive effects — i.e., hempseed oil.

Hemp can also be processed for its cannabinoids to be used in edible products. You can find non-psychoactive edibles featuring CBD oil, and psychoactive ones featuring varying levels of THC.

Q: Is hemp a versatile crop?

A: Hemp is an extremely versatile crop and a unique agricultural commodity. While hemp grown for industrial use can support construction and sustainable infrastructure, hemp grown for a fun time can help you get high and chill out.

It's amazing that hemp grown for human consumption and hemp grown for urban construction derive from the same species — the plant species cannabis sativa.

Q: What are the potential health benefits of hemp?

A: Mood is not a wellness or medical authority. If you're curious about potential medicinal purposes, therapeutic effects, or potential benefits related to either hemp or medical cannabis, please seek guidance from a doctor or qualified authority.

Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products

Mood's hemp products leverage the cannabis sativa plant for its most blissful and inspiring magic. Step away from the world of industrial hemp and into the dream of cannabis sativa with these popular products of hemp cultivation.

Flower

Taste and smell the cannabis plant in its glory with one of our beloved THCa flower strains. Derived and cured from the best cannabis plants and farms in the world of hemp production, these buds are skunky, potent, and absolute winners.

For flower that truly reflects the marvels of modern hemp production, check out Mood's selection of THCa Flower today.

Gummies

Gummies are arguably the most popular modern hemp products you can buy. The wave of gummy love coming from consumers everywhere is giving industrial hemp and staples like hemp-seed oil and hemp-seed protein a run for their money.

Check out Mood's selection of cannabis sativa Gummies today.

Concentrates & Extracts

Mood's concentrated hemp extract products cull all of the power of the cannabis sativa plant into one potent rip. You can keep it simple with a straightforward CBD oil, or go for a more potent hemp extract by ordering a THC syrup.

For high-yield effects, check out Mood's cannabis Concentrates today.

Learn more about the hemp industry and cannabis at the Mood Blog today.