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Wheat germ oil

Wheat germ oil is extracted from the reproductive portion of the wheat kernel and used as a culinary oil or food ingredient.

Wheat germ oil — illustrative ingredient image

About Wheat germ oil

Wheat germ oil is oil extracted from the germ, the reproductive portion of the wheat kernel. It is used as a culinary oil or as an ingredient in foods, though its suitability for particular cooking methods depends on the product and its processing. It may be sold refined or less refined, and as a liquid oil or in encapsulated forms.

The oil is typically golden to amber and has a rich, mildly nutty or grain-like flavour, especially when less refined. Its composition and flavour can differ with extraction and refining. Nutrition comparisons should distinguish the oil itself from whole wheat germ and account for refining, which can affect minor components.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Oil, wheat germ

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Wheat germ oil nutrition & diet

Wheat germ oil nutritional value

Oil, wheat germ

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
884kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
100.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Compare the oil with other oils, not with whole wheat germ; extraction and refining can change the retained minor components.

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

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Oil, wheat germ ↗. 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.

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