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

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wheat germ

Spermidine is produced naturally by human cells and is also present in foods including wheat germ, mushrooms, parmesan, and cheddar.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026

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

In other fields, the team sprayed the soil with wheat germ oil after sowing, whereas other plots were left untreated.

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

Oh, man, that sounded way better than wheat germ.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan