Ingredient Overview
Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat grain. It provides a cereal ingredient with a mild nutty character; stabilisation is used to improve its storage suitability.
The germ is the small part of the grain from which a new wheat plant develops. Its nutty cereal character can suit bakery recipes, breakfast foods and toppings. The coarse format contributes a more noticeable texture than a finely milled flour, making it useful where grain structure is part of the recipe.