Wheat Germ Oil

Triticum Vulgare is the herbaceous plant belonging to gramineae family.The height of the plant is 2m and the stems are upright with hollow structure. The oil is usually being extracted from the germ of the wheat. Germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel. It is the one portion of the wheat kernel and is removed during the process of flour refining. Oil It is extracted by the cold expression of the wheat kernel. The physical and chemical properties are: State: Liquid Color: Clear, pale yellow to amber Odor: Characteristic, bland, fatty oil Specific Gravity: 0.923 Chemical composition The essential constituents of the oil are Linoleic acid (omega-6), Palmitic acid, Oleic acid and Linolenic acid (omega-3). Uses -This oil is the ideal source of protein and protein is needed to repair any cell and tissue injury and gives a balance to the minerals and nutrients in the body. -This oil is the riches source of the folic acid. Every nutritionist suggests the intake of folic acid for all women so to