Shelled, Hulled and Hemp Hearts: What the Terms Mean

Three names, one product — mostly. Hemp hearts, shelled hemp seed and hulled hemp seed all refer to the kernel left after the shell is removed, but the wording carries different weight on a retail label, a purchase order and a customs declaration. This cluster untangles the terminology, compares kernels with whole seed still in the shell, and looks at how naming affects search demand, spec sheets and buyer expectations. Handy when writing labels or matching supplier quotes.