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Germ oil

Germ oil is liquid oil obtained from the germ of an unspecified seed or grain, used as a food ingredient or cooking oil.

Germ oil — illustrative ingredient image

About Germ oil

Germ oil is oil obtained from the germ, the reproductive part of a seed or grain. The label does not say which germ is used, so it does not establish whether the product is wheat germ oil, corn germ oil, or oil from another source.

It is a liquid oil used as a food ingredient or cooking oil, with colour, aroma, and flavour depending on its source and processing. The name preserves the oil form but does not specify whether it is refined, cold-pressed, or otherwise treated.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

germ oil

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Germ oil nutrition & diet

Germ oil nutritional value

Product example: NOW, WHEAT GERM OIL (Now Health Group Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
800kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
90.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Identify the germ source and refining or pressing method before comparing nutrition; different seed or grain oils are not interchangeable for comparison.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

AI-generated illustration for visual context. It does not identify a particular product or establish allergen content.

Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — NOW, WHEAT GERM OIL ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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