Wheat germ oil

Wheat germs are a byproduct of the flour-milling industry and arise mixed with wheat bran. Although the germ contains 30% oil, it only constitutes about 25% of the germ, bran mixture that consequently contains only some 7% oil.

Octacosanol is the main active component of wheat germ oil. Wheat germ oil is a good source of edible oil which is classified as a semidrying oil.

Early work by Thomas Cureton examined the physiological effects of wheat germ oil on humans during exercise. He discovered that extracts from wheat germ oil had beneficial effects on the physical performance of athletes.

Wheat germ oils preferably used for cold cuisine like raw vegetables, green and vegetables salads, and salads with wild greens and herbs.

Vegetables juices are even healthier with a few drops of wheat germ oil. In addition to its use in the preparation of food products and vitamin concentrates, germ oil is also used in cosmetics. Whet germ oil has the potential for use in the preparation of margarine.
Wheat germ oil