• What is wheat germ oil?
  • Wheat germ oil is a valuable by-product from wheat grain which is a good source of important nutraceuticals such as ¦Á- and ¦Â-tocopherol. Extraction of this oil from wheat germ is important for the effective utilization of its various potential nutraceuticals that have reported health benefits.
  • Why is extraction of wheat germ oil important?
  • Extraction of this oil from wheat germ is important for the effective utilization of its various potential nutraceuticals that have reported health benefits. This review also explains detailed chemical composition, processing, functional activities, and potential utilization of wheat germ oil.
  • How to recover wheat germ oil?
  • Various wheat germ oil (WGO) recovery methods have been adopted, including mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and supercritical fluid extraction. Some modifications reported by different experimental studies to enhance the oil yield retain the nutritional attributes of fresh oil.
  • Does wheat germ meal reduce Azoxymethane-induced aberrant crypt foci?
  • Feeding wheat germ meal and whea t germ oil reduced azoxymethane-induced aberrant crypt foci in fisher 344 male rats.
  • Is wheat germ oil a good source of health benefits?
  • Oil obtained from wheat germ is found to be a good source of various nutritionally beneficial constituents and carry important health benefits and functional properties. The review will help researchers to carry out further research to improve processing and the quality of oil besides emphasizing on its beneficial aspects.
  • Does wheat germ oil have vitamin E?
  • Wheat germ oil has a high content of vitamin E (149 mg/100g), the content of which diminishes substantially due to oxidation by extrusion treatment, oven-roasting or storage for 6 weeks. As a cooking oil, it is strongly flavored and easily perishable. [citation needed] Wheat germ oil contains the following fatty acids: