wat is the diffrent between wheat germ and wheat flour?

Question

i found a receipy that has 2 wheats
wheat bran ......which i know
wheat germ......i dont
so can u help me

Answer 1

Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel. It is separated from wheat being milled for flour. Wheat germ is sodium and cholesterol free, and dense in nutrients. It is rich in vitamin E, magnesium, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, thiamine, and zinc. It is also a source of coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid). Two tablespoons of wheat germ contains 65 calories, 6 grams protein, 2 grams of unsaturated fat, and 2 grams of fiber.

Wheat flour is the main ingredient in most types of breads and pastries. Wheat is so widely used because of an important property: when wheat flour is mixed with water, a complex protein called gluten develops. The gluten development is what gives wheat dough an elastic structure that allows it to be worked in a variety of ways, and which allows the retention of gas bubbles in an intact structure, resulting in a sponge-like texture to the final product. This is highly desired for breads, cakes and other baked products. However, certain individuals suffer from an intolerance to wheat gluten known as coeliac or celiac disease. Increased awareness of this disorder, as well as a rising belief in the benefits of a gluten-free diet for persons suffering certain other conditions, has led to an increased demand for bread and other products made with flours which do not contain gluten.

A coarser, somewhat granular preparation, rather than a fine dust, is often called meal.

Answer 2

Wheat germ, the heart of the wheat kernel, is packed with protein, fiber, polyunsaturated fat, vitamins, and minerals. It’s the most nutritionally dense part of the wheat kernel, which also includes the endosperm and bran, or outer husk.
Wheat germ or bran, two of the healthiest parts of the kernel, are often removed during milling. Wheat germ can lower cholesterol and help your heart, while the bran, which is loaded with fiber, can fight constipation and colon cancer.

Answer 3

eflour is made by milling (grinding) the whole kernel of wheat. Wheat Germ, however, comes from processing ONLY the "heart"of the kernel, as opposed to using the whole kernel

Answer 4

Wheat flour is like regular flour (texture-wise). Wheat germ is more like bread crumbs.

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