wheatgerm
Kernel's nutritious core
Wheatgerm is the embryo of a wheat kernel, separated during milling and valued for its concentrated nutrients.
It's sold as flakes or oil and added to cereals, smoothies, and baked goods for a nutritional boost: She sprinkled wheatgerm on her yogurt.
Also spelled wheat germ.
Cereal grain husk
- flourMilled grain powder
- cerealProcessed grain for breakfast
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- breadLeavened flour product
muesli · granola · smoothie · yogurt · oatmeal · porridge · pancakes · muffins
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- proteinFolded amino chain
- thiamineVitamin B1
zinc · iron · magnesium · phosphorus · selenium · antioxidants · omega-3 · nutrient-dense
Organism before birth
- endospermSeed's internal nutrient tissue
- kernelSeed or essential core
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
- sproutingSeeds beginning growth
seedling · radicle · cotyledon · grain · milling · extraction · husk · chaff
Pushed or smoothed flat
- extractionAct of removing
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
cosmetics · massage · antioxidant · emollient · natural · organic · capsules · supplements
bran
Cereal grain husk
bread · muesli · granola · smoothie · yogurt · oatmeal · porridge · pancakes · muffins · cookies
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
thiamine · zinc · iron · magnesium · phosphorus · selenium · antioxidants · omega-3 · nutrient-dense · niacin
embryo
Organism before birth
sprouting · seedling · radicle · cotyledon · grain · milling · extraction · husk · chaff
pressed
Pushed or smoothed flat
- extractionAct of removing
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
moisturizer · cosmetics · massage · antioxidant · emollient · natural · organic · capsules · supplements
wheatgermwheat bran
Outer kernel covering
chaff · endosperm · wheat straw · hull · white flour
wheatgermjunk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
white flour · processed food · empty calories · white bread · bleached flour
germ, wheat, germinate, wheaten, germinal, shredded wheat, wholewheat, wheatless, wheatear