Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Cereal germ" in English language version.
Whole-grain flours are typically stone-ground or hammer-milled. Refined flours, from grains stripped of their bran and germ, must be milled with rollers.
Fibre... whole grains contain it, and wheat germ is an especially good source.
The embryo is that part of the seed that germinates and grows into the vegatative plant. In cereal grains, embryos (germs)...
...the germ or embryo of the grain...
There are two methods that are used for the dry-milling process: milling without removal of the cereal germ, the oldest method, and milling with removal of the cereal germ, the method most used today to ensure a better preservation.
Table: Vegetable Oil Stability [includes wheat germ]
In addition, some maize and rice bran are used to make vegetable oil.
Table 3.4. Nutritional Components of Wheat Germ, Soy, Egg Yolk, Broccoli Florets, and Beef Liver
...ordinary white flour (and white bread made from it) contains no bran, germ, or semolina...
Always keep opened wheat germ in the refrigerator to prevent rancidity.
Carrier oils also turn rancid over an extended period of time and deteriorate with excess exposure to sunlight and oxygen. Most carrier oils like wheat germ... have a shelf life of eight to ten months.
...the germ is a highly concentrated source of nutrients, including niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin E, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc. The germ also contains protein, fibre and some fat.
People who choose to add wheat germ to their food often incorporate it into casseroles, muffins, and pancakes or sprinkle it over cereal or yogurt. The texture of wheat germ can add a great crunchiness and taste to these foods in a very convenient way.
People who choose to add wheat germ to their food often incorporate it into casseroles, muffins, and pancakes or sprinkle it over cereal or yogurt. The texture of wheat germ can add a great crunchiness and taste to these foods in a very convenient way.
