You use wheat germ because it has been found to be very beneficial in order to keep the body in tip top condition. It is used by athletes in their diet to improve cardiovascular function and improve endurance levels. Body builders will also add wheat germ to their diets in order to bulk up and maintain the nutritional levels they need to perform :)
Wheat germ is part of a plant cell. Wheat germ is the embryo of a wheat kernel and is rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and proteins.
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.
The Wheat Germ's cell's nucleus.
It allows DNA to extract from the wheat germ.
for human consumption, wheat germ cereals and wheat germ oil are the two most popular preparations of the grain.
I always use raw.
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.
The toasting or any heat is going to break down the DNA I would think.
"Wheat germ" is a singular noun representing a composite thing. It is not correct to say "wheat germs."
Wheat germ in Tamil is called "கோதுமை பொடி உளுத்தம்" (Kothumai podi ulutham).
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There are approximately 2.5 to 3 cups of wheat germ in a pound. The exact measurement can vary slightly depending on the density and how tightly the wheat germ is packed. Generally, it’s best to use a scale for precise measurements, especially in cooking and baking.