Chiara Lanzanova, Paola Giorni, Giulia Bulla, Sabrina Locatelli, Massimo Montanari, Ilaria Alberti, Giulia Leni, Alessio Abate, Terenzio Bertuzzi
In recent years, the cultivation of hemp ( Cannabis sativa L. ) in Europe has aroused interest among farmers for the potential market opportunities of its products; its cultivation has increased from 20,450 ha in 2015 to 33,020 ha in 2022. Thanks to the great versatility of this crop, there are opportunities in the food and nutraceutical fields (gluten free), cosmetics, energy and industrial sectors. As for several crops, hemp seeds may also be contaminated by fungal pathogens compromising its quality and safety...
February 26, 2024: Food Additives & Contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, Analysis, Control, Exposure & Risk Assessment