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Wheat germ oil

What is wheat germ oil? Wheat germ oil Wheat grain is made up of 4 components gluten, germ, endosperm and bran. Two more important components are germ and bran. Wheat bran is the hardest outer covering of wheat kernel and germ is the nutrient-rich core having veraity of nutrients exist there. Germ makes up about 8% of the total kernel. Wheat germ oil is produced from the nutrient-dense core known as germ or embryo that feeds plants to grow. So, it is clear that the most of ingredients, compounds and chemicals used or needed are found in the germ. Basically, the germ is the byproduct of agricultural commodities containing 10-14% of oil which is then extracted by the process of solvent extraction and pressing. This oil has a lot of applications in our daily life from medical to therapeutic purposes because it is rich in nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and other related compounds. Wheat germ oil components: Nutritional facts about wheat germ oil Wheat germ oil