There are myriad hemp brands on the market today, so it’s not easy to stand out in the crowd.

But with a commitment to flower-only, full-spectrum, USDA certified organic hemp products — and a willingness to stand behind those products with a no-questions-asked, 30-day return policy — Cornbread Hemp manages to do just that.

The family-owned company was launched by cousins Jim Higdon and Eric Zipperle. They wanted to be the first hemp brand to offer USDA organic hemp oils sourced from Kentucky-grown hemp.

Higdon’s interest in hemp started long before he co-founded Cornbread Hemp. In 2012, he wrote a book about the Cornbread Mafia — a group of Kentucky-based Vietnam war veterans who, in the 1970s and 1980s, became a network of 70 outlaw farmers running an extensive illegal cannabis organization. Higdon’s research and reporting on the eventual bust of the Cornbread Mafia led to the inspiration for the Cornbread Hemp name.

A commitment to quality

As a health editor, I have tried dozens of hemp brands looking at everything from credibility to quality. I not only test and write about these products extensively in my work, I use them in my own life for sciatica pain, sleep, and more.

Cornbread Hemp is a brand that I trust and will continue to support because of their dedication to making quality products with transparency. Whether it’s a full-spectrum gummy or balm stick, I’ll reach for Cornbread Hemp’s products first.

How Cornbread Hemp makes its products

Not only does Cornbread Hemp grow their own USDA-certified organic hemp in Kentucky, they also process and produce all of their products there.

After testing Cornbread Hemp’s products and noticing the potency and effectiveness of their flower-only formula, I jumped at the chance to visit their farm and production facility.

While there, I was impressed by their devotion to creating organic hemp products. Cornbread Hemp does not contain any stalks or stems, which makes their products more potent. It was great to see each step of the production process as it occurred, and being able to trust Cornbread Hemp’s commitment to quality makes me feel confident when using their products.

To help you find the right product, here are a handful of Healthline’s favorite Cornbread Hemp picks that have received great reviews and stood up to our stringent vetting guidelines and internal testing conducted by me and our Associate Director of SEO, Sydney Hanan.

Organic Berry Hemp Gummies

“As a vegetarian, I was pleased that these gummies don’t contain gelatin, which is often an issue I have with these types of products,” Hanan says. “The flavor is good and doesn’t taste too strongly of hemp. And the ingredients are all natural and organic, so I know exactly what I’m putting into my body.

“I planned to test them for a week, but I noticed the effects much sooner. After 2 days, I felt less stressed, especially at work, and could tell the gummies were working. I also slept well at night, though that’s not usually an issue for me.”

Organic Berry Hemp Gummies available at Cornbread Hemp for $49.99.

Whole Flower Hemp Oil

“I used Cornbread Hemp’s hemp oil to help with stress (I just got a new puppy, and although I love her, she has definitely brought new stress into my life).”

“I felt the effects of the hemp almost immediately, and in a matter of minutes, my stress levels were noticeably lower. And although I don’t usually have issues sleeping, on the nights I took it before bed, I slept soundly,” she explains.

“I loved this product because it worked faster than others I’ve tried (like gummies and capsules).”

Whole Flower Hemp Oil available at Cornbread Hemp for $49.99.

Menthol Formula Hemp Lotion

“Although the 2 ounces of lotion in the jar doesn’t seem like much, I learned quickly that a little goes a long way. The lotion absorbed into my skin quickly, and it helped relieve pain and tension in my jaw. The menthol formula also left a nice cooling feeling,” Hanan says.

“The only downside to both the skin and menthol formula lotions that I found was that they both left my skin feeling a little bit greasy,” she says. “However, I noticed a lot of other customer reviews explicitly state that they didn’t find the products to be greasy, so this may be an issue specific to me and my skin type.”

Menthol Formula Hemp Lotion available at Cornbread Hemp for $49.99.

My familiarity with hemp

I’ve personally tested over 50 isolate, broad-spectrum, & full-spectrum hemp products. Types of products that I’ve tried include gummies, pain relief salves & topical creams, capsules & softgels, oils & tinctures, skincare products, and more.

My reasons for using hemp

I frequently use hemp topicals to aid in sciatica pain reduction (along with physical therapy & swimming). I also use other forms of hemp as needed for sleep, anxiety, & relaxation.

Why you should trust me

Not all hemp is created with proper methods, testing, or transparency. I’m here to wade through the confusion and hemp & help you discover what may work for you as an individual. To date, I’ve worked on more than 80 articles on hemp & I also know how to interpret hemp lab reports (COAs).

Final thoughts

These days, new hemp brands are popping up constantly. It’s a crowded space, and I am initially skeptical when I try a product for the first time. My expectations, as an editor and a consumer, are high — but Cornbread won me over in just about every way, from quality to actually delivering real results.