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Bob's Red Mill Wheat Germ, 12 oz
$16.99
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Product Details
Bob's Red Mill Wheat Germ is the germ portion of the wheat kernel, sold raw. It adds a nutty taste and texture to baked goods, cooked cereals, breading and meatloaf.
Each order is one 12 oz (340 g) resealable bag.
Ingredients
Nutrition Information
| Servings per container | About 23 |
|---|---|
| Serving size | 3 Tbsp (15g) |
| Calories | 60 |
| Total Fat | 1g (1% DV) |
| Saturated Fat | 0g (0% DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0% DV) |
| Sodium | 0mg (0% DV) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8g (3% DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (7% DV) |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Includes Added Sugars | 0g (0% DV) |
| Protein | 4g |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg (0% DV) |
| Calcium | 10mg (0% DV) |
| Iron | 1mg (6% DV) |
| Potassium | 141mg (4% DV) |
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat.
Manufacturers can change formulations at any time, so always read the physical label before consuming.
Manufacturers can change formulations at any time, so always read the physical label before consuming.
Directions & Storage
Bob's Red Mill Wheat Germ, 12 oz
$16.99
The Complete Guide
How To Use It
- Add it to baked goods, cooked cereals, breading and meatloaf.
- Replace up to 1/2 cup of flour in cookies, muffins and breads.
- Use it as a topping for fruit pies, or as a breading for chicken or fish.
Toast It Before Eating
Wheat germ should not be eaten raw. Spread it in a thin layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 F for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir often, since it browns quickly.
Flavor And Ingredients
Wheat germ is the germ portion of the wheat kernel. It adds a nutty taste and crunchy texture. It contains gluten.
Questions About This Product
The things people actually want to know before they cook with it.
What is wheat germ, exactly?
It is the embryo of the wheat kernel, the part that would sprout into a new plant. It is milled out when white flour is made, which is why white flour keeps so well and wheat germ does not. Most of the grain's fat, protein and vitamin E are in it.
Does it need refrigerating?
Yes, once opened. The oil in wheat germ turns rancid within weeks at room temperature. Reseal the bag and keep it in the fridge, or the freezer for a 12 oz bag you will use slowly.
Is it gluten free?
No. It is part of the wheat kernel and contains gluten.
Is this toasted or raw?
Raw. You can toast it yourself at 350 F for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, which deepens the nutty flavor. Watch it closely; it browns very fast.
Can I substitute it for flour?
Partly. Replace up to about half a cup of the flour in a batch of muffins or quick bread. Wheat germ has no gluten-forming protein of its own, so swapping more than that makes a dense, crumbly bake.
How can I tell if it has gone bad?
Smell it. Fresh wheat germ is sweet and nutty. Rancid wheat germ smells sharp and oily, like old paint or stale nuts. Once it turns there is no saving it, and it will carry that flavor into anything you bake.
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