How to Use wheat germ in a Sentence

wheat germ

noun
  • They are found in foods such as egg yolks, soybeans, wheat germ, peanuts, and liver.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • The presence of wheat germ also makes whole wheat flour far more perishable than white flour.
    — Carmen Collins, Country Living, 19 Apr. 2022
  • The presence of wheat germ also makes whole wheat flour far more perishable than white flour.
    — Carmen Collins, Country Living, 19 Apr. 2022
  • The wheat germ in whole-wheat flour goes rancid quickly, so the flour is best kept sealed in a zip-top bag and chilled.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Squalene is also abundant in olive oil, and can be sourced from rice bran, wheat germ, and sugar cane.
    — Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2020
  • There is tea tree, peppermint, rosemary, zinc, carrot, and wheat germ oils.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • In short, just a couple of tablespoons of wheat germ can make any dish or drink a nutrient bomb.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Feb. 2018
  • Zinc is found in beans, whole grains, wheat germ and fortified cereals, Zumpano said.
    — Robin Goist, cleveland, 1 Jan. 2022
  • This vitamin is found in wheat germ, sunflower seeds, and bananas.
    — Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Sanders took that money and bought small hamburgers, 15-cent pizza slices, and wheat germ.
    — Marcus J. Moore, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Take it back to classics with these crunchy digestive cookies made from wheat germ and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.
    — Juno Demelo, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2020
  • Homemade yogurt dressed with wheat germ and honey, because sugar was verboten, of course.
    — Jonathan Kauffman, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2018
  • Most mainstream grocery stores carry whole wheat bread, organic fruits, even wheat germ and carob powder.
    — Jonathan Kauffman, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2018
  • For skin-care purposes, it can also be derived from olives, rice bran, wheat germ, sugarcane, or palm trees.
    — Allure, 17 Aug. 2018
  • Add more cooking liquid, whole-wheat flour, and wheat germ, and pulse again until a dough-like consistency is achieved.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • In other fields, the team sprayed the soil with wheat germ oil after sowing, whereas other plots were left untreated.
    — Bysoumya Sagar, science.org, 22 May 2023
  • Whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a second bowl.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Choose from a generous list of fresh toppings, like mixed berry compote, syrup, powdered sugar, and wheat germ to make this sweet brunch even more filling.
    — AccessAtlanta, 18 June 2022
  • The blend of four oils — jojoba, avocado, wheat germ, and olive — work to drench your skin with moisture and restore softness.
    — Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023
  • At the same time, Clay suggests avoiding certain oils, like wheat germ, avocado, and coconut.
    — Kayla Hui, Health.com, 21 Jan. 2022
  • As chef Daniel Clark explains during the demo, wheat germ was often used as a filler to stretch the more expensive meat in recipes.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2023
  • Step 2Whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a second bowl.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 15 Feb. 2023
  • In addition to the type of sunscreen filter, steer clear of formulas that contain pore-clogging oils, like coconut, soybean, and wheat germ oils.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Some of the best sources for vitamin E are vegetable oils like sunflower and safflower; peanuts, hazelnuts and almonds; seeds; and wheat germ.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 16 Nov. 2021
  • Many of us mindfully sprinkle wheat germ on grapefruit or embrace whatever healthy food trend promises to deliver a longer lifespan, and what’s the harm of that?
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The equipment needed to spray the wheat germ scent on soil is part of common farm machinery, Banks notes, and wheat germ oil is an inexpensive byproduct of wheat milling.
    — Bysoumya Sagar, science.org, 22 May 2023
  • In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, place flours, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; pulse to combine, about 10 seconds.
    — Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
  • The positivity can be suffocating, like the guy who’s always trying to sell wheat germ at the supermarket.
    — Jason Gay, WSJ, 13 Dec. 2018
  • This matters because wheat germ and bran contain important nutrients like protein, fiber, minerals and key vitamins.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 May 2025

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