wheat germ

American  

noun

1. the embryo or nucleus of the wheat kernel, used in or on foods as a concentrated source of vitamins.

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wheat germ British  

noun

1. the vitamin-rich embryo of the wheat kernel, which is largely removed before milling and is used in cereals, as a food supplement, etc

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Etymology

Origin of wheat germ

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

For example, sweet almond oil is Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis, peanut oil is Arachis Hypogaea, and wheat germ extract is Triticum Vulgare.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Moran frequently makes a vegan “meatloaf” that reminds her of her grandmother’s, replacing the chopped meat with a mixture of rice, mushrooms, walnuts, and wheat germ.

From National Geographic • Oct. 19, 2023

Still, he says, the researchers need to figure out how much wheat germ oil farmers would need to apply—and how often—before the work can be translated to the real world.

From Science Magazine • May 22, 2023

These include alcohol, fermented foods, dairy products, shellfish, processed meats and aged cheese, as well as wheat germ and a range of fruit and vegetables.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2023

Frank would’ve preferred to go with his friends, even if it meant he had to endure green tea with wheat germ.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan