2006-10-29 14:39:50 · 6 answers · asked by ford_danna 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Wheat Germ is essentially the embryo of wheat kernel commonly known as a wheat berry. It's analogous to the yolk of a egg. Wheat germ is a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, and protein. It has a nutty flavor and is very oily, which causes it to turn rancid very quickly. Wheat germ is sold toasted and in its natural form and is used to add nutrition to a variety of foods.
2006-10-29 14:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the outer layer of the wheat kernel-funny for people to be buying something to add to food when they'd get plenty just by switching to whole wheat bread and flour The germ is removed to make white flour).
2006-10-29 15:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a fibrous component of whole wheat that is removed (who knows why) when they make bleached flour. You can find it next to the flour in the grocery store.
2006-10-29 14:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by dat 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its the hard outer coating of the wheat grain, milled off when wheat is refined into flour. Its really good for you!!
2006-10-29 14:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Germs that are spread by people who eat too much wheat,LOL
2006-10-29 15:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by SF Giants 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋