Hops

Hops are the flowers of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus), a climbing vine native to Europe, Asia, and North America. They are a crucial ingredient in beer brewing, providing bitterness, flavor, and aroma to beer.

Ingredients:

• 100% Hops

Quality:

• Excellent

Uses of Hops: 

• They are used primarily as a bittering, flavouring, and stability agent in beer, to which, in addition to bitterness, they impart floral, fruity, or citrus flavours and aromas.
• Herbal Teas: Hop tea is a popular herbal remedy for relaxation and calming effects.
• Flavoring Agent: Hops are used to flavor cheeses, sauces, and marinades.
• Vegetable: Young hop shoots are edible and can be used in salads or as a vegetable.

Health Benefits:

• Sleep Aid and Sedative: Hops contain flavonoids, which have a calming effect on the nervous system, promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.
• Anxiety and Stress Relief: The flavonoids and alpha-acids present in hops exhibit anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties.
• Anti-Inflammatory: Hops possess anti-inflammatory compounds, which may help alleviate symptoms of conditions such as arthritis.
• Antioxidant Properties: Rich in antioxidants, hops can protect against oxidative stress and cell damage.
• Digestive Health:Hops may help soothe digestive issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• Antimicrobial Properties:*Hops exhibit antimicrobial activity, potentially aiding in infection prevention.
• Anti-Cancer Properties:Research suggests potential anti-cancer effects of hops' bioactive compounds.