How to Use wheat germ in a Sentence

wheat germ

noun
  • Among the ones that have not: wheat germ, acai, pomegranate and goji berries.
    Caitlin Dewey, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2018
  • Heads up for those that are sensitive to gluten: this pick contains wheat germ oil.
    Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Tonight: Find this cell salt in garlic, bran, dates, mustard greens, peppers and wheat germ.
    BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2020
  • For an extra kick of vitamin E, Reaver suggests adding a dash of wheat germ.
    Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 22 Mar. 2020
  • The presence of wheat germ also makes whole wheat flour far more perishable than white flour.
    Carmen Collins, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2020
  • 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
  • Sanders took that money and bought small hamburgers, 15-cent pizza slices, and wheat germ.
    Marcus J. Moore, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Zinc is found in beans, whole grains, wheat germ and fortified cereals, Zumpano said.
    Robin Goist, cleveland, 1 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
  • There is tea tree, peppermint, rosemary, zinc, carrot, and wheat germ oils.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Feb. 2018
  • 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
  • Add more cooking liquid, whole-wheat flour, and wheat germ, and pulse again until a dough-like consistency is achieved.
    Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • 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
  • This vitamin is found in wheat germ, sunflower seeds, and bananas.
    Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 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
  • For skin-care purposes, it can also be derived from olives, rice bran, wheat germ, sugarcane, or palm trees.
    Allure, 17 Aug. 2018
  • Homemade yogurt dressed with wheat germ and honey, because sugar was verboten, of course.
    Jonathan Kauffman, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2018
  • Whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a second bowl.
    Kate Merker, Country Living, 25 Jan. 2021
  • 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
  • Most mainstream grocery stores carry whole wheat bread, organic fruits, even wheat germ and carob powder.
    Jonathan Kauffman, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2018
  • At the same time, Clay suggests avoiding certain oils, like wheat germ, avocado, and coconut.
    Kayla Hui, Health.com, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Food sources: Nuts (almonds and peanuts, especially), nut butters, seeds, wheat germ oil, spinach, mango, and kiwi.
    Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023
  • But wheat germ, the nutty, nutrient-packed wheat plant product, has even more E—and costs significantly less.
    Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 24 Nov. 2014
  • 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
  • Loaded Oatmeal Cookies Make these super easy afternoon goodies by using a package of oatmeal cookie mix and adding a load of healthy ingredients to it, such as mixed nuts, dried fruit, wheat germ, and shredded coconut.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2017
  • My mom’s recipe, and subsequently this one, crucially include two special ingredients not often found in granola recipes: bran cereal flakes and wheat germ.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 10 Oct. 2017
  • Sustainable squalene alternatives include olive oil, sugar cane, wheat germ, bacteria, and yeast, NPR reports.
    Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020

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