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Yes, to some extent, both are rich in fiber BUT while the bran is made form the hard outer layer, the germ is the "heart" of the cereal kernel, the embryo of the seed, and has nutritional components not found in the bran.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoWheat germ is going to be a very small part of any recipe, it is there more as a nutritional supplement. Depending on the recipe, it may add slightly to the overall flavor, but for the most part, it could be eliminated and no one would notice.
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∙ 14y agoNo. Wheat germ is a specific part of the wheat grain, containing oil and other nutrients, without the starch of the rest of the grain. Flour is the starchy part of the grain with bran and germ removed. They are completely different things and one cannot substitute for the other.
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∙ 15y agoyes u can it's easy just take it to a farm owner i think that's what u would do!!!!
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∙ 12y agoNot really, wheat germ has a different flavor and texture than white wheat flour. If only a small amount is called for some whole wheat flour may work.
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∙ 15y agoNO
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Can you substitute oat meal for oat bran?
Yes, as long as you are not allergic to it. There should be no problem.
Can you substitute wheat bran for wheat germ equally?
Wheat bran is slightly lighter in weight, but it shouldn't make that much difference. It probably has a little more of a flavor, but is probably not a big enough factor in any recipe to matter.
What are the parts in wheat grain?
endocarp, germ, bran
When the bran and germ are removed in refining what else is removed?
The bran and germ of wheat have important key nutrients. When removed, the wheat loses fiber and protein. The glycemic index of the wheat is also raised as a result.
What is wheat kernel?
wheat kernel is made of 3 parts such as: bran, germ and endosperm.
Witch plant does wheat bran come from?
cereals contain three major components: bran endosperm, and germ. Wheat bran comes from the bran or outer covering of a wheat kernel which is high in protein and fiber.
Is it better to use wheat germ than wheat bran?
In terms of nutrition, yes, it is better to use wheat germ, which has valuable oil, vitamins and other nutrients as well as fiber, than wheat bran which only adds fiber.
Can you substitute Wheat germ for cracked wheat?
What can be used in place of cracked wheat?
What is flour with none of the bran or germ removed called?
Whole wheat flour.
Is wheat pollard not for human consumption when in fact it is from wheat like wheat bran?
Germ is actually short for germination. Referring to the way plants reproduce. The germ is the zygote of the plant. It's where all the DNA instructions is held in the plant. The germ has the most nutrients, it is a small piece at the bottom of the grain. The bran is the thin layer surrounding the endosperm. The endosperm is the part that you eat when you eat white bread or rice. The bran a thin shell, the germ is a separate part at the bottom of the grain piece. The bran has most of the fiber, the germ has alot of the nutrients. The endosperm is the part of the grain which is starch.
Why is wholegrain flour healthier than normal flour?
It has the wheat germ and bran that has most of the nutrition in wheat flour.
What is a replacement for wheat germ?
I have successfully substituted ground flax meal for wheat germ in some baking recipes with great success. I thought the flavour and texture was much better.
