Chemical & Material
Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil is extracted from the germ of the wheat kernel, which makes up only 2.5% by weight of the kernel Wheat germ oil is particularly high in octacosanol- a 28-carbon long-chain saturated primary alcohol found in a number of different vegetable waxes. Octacosanol has been studied as an exercise- and physical performance-enhancing agent. Very long chain fatty alcohols obtained from plant waxes and beeswax has been reported to lower plasma cholesterol in humans. Wheat…
- Types
- Cold Pressing Method · Extraction Method · Others
- Applications
- Food · Nutritional Supplements · Cosmetic
5 editions26 December 2025