Whole hemp seeds differ from the shelled variety in that the crunchy outer shell has not been removed the outer shell provides a source of minerals and insoluble fibre useful in gently cleansing the colon and flushing toxins from the intestinal tract hemp seeds are as close to a perfect food as you can get not only are they full of easy to digest protein containing all essential amino acids but they also contain omega 6 and 3 in the optimal human balance of 31