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Nutrients present in wheat include carbohydrates, protein, fiber, manganese, magnesium, copper, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, fat, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, choline, betaine, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, and selenium.
Note that nutrients and their amounts will vary with different classifications of wheat and the amount of processing (as in whole wheat vs. processed).
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∙ 13y agoIt 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).
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Which is better for you wheat germ or chia seeds?
Unless you have a problem digesting gluten in wheat; wheat germ is considered one of the most healthy foods around, and is filled with nutrients that are great for you.
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.
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.
Why is wheat germ a good source of DNA?
Because it contains many nutrients, I would think
Is wheat germ an animal or plant cell?
a wheat germ is a germ made from wheat like a pesticide
What does alcohol do to wheat germ?
It allows DNA to extract from the wheat germ.
Where is DNA located in a wheat germ?
The Wheat Germ's cell's nucleus.
How is wheat germ taken?
for human consumption, wheat germ cereals and wheat germ oil are the two most popular preparations of the grain.
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.
Will raw wheat germ make our smoothie bitter?
If the wheat germ is freshly prepared from wheat grains it will not be bitter. However, wheat germ contains oils that quickly go rancid as soon as the grain is ground and the wheat germ separated out. It is the rancid oils in stale wheat germ that cause the bitter taste. When the wheat germ is rancid it no longer has any special nutritive value. If a package of wheat germ is on sale, it is probably because it went rancid and the store manager knows it.
Is wheat germ plural or is it wheat germs?
"Wheat germ" is a singular noun representing a composite thing. It is not correct to say "wheat germs."
What is the meaning of wheat germ in Tamil?
Wheat germ in Tamil is called "கோதுமை பொடி உளுத்தம்" (Kothumai podi ulutham).
