How Do You Store Wheat Germ?

Wheat germ is the nutrient-rich inner portion of the wheat kernel.

Wheat is a grain that is used in a variety of products, yet wheat is actually composed of more than one usable part. Wheat germ is the inner part of a wheat kernel and is rich in folate, thiamine and other important vitamins and minerals such as zinc, vitamin B6 and manganese. Adding wheat germ to your diet by including it in your baking, sprinkling it in your oatmeal or on cereal, or adding it to protein shakes will allow you to reap its health benefits. Once you buy wheat germ, it is important that you store it properly to retain its freshness and nutrients.

Things You'll Need

• Airtight plastic or glass container
• Wheat germ
• Refrigerator

Instructions

1. Pour your wheat germ into an opened airtight plastic or glass container.

2. Close the lid and check to make sure that the container's lid has been tightly sealed.

3. Place the container in your refrigerator. Due to its high oil content, wheat germ will go rancid if stored outside of the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove the wheat germ from the refrigerator each time you intend to use it, and promptly return it to the refrigerator when you are finished using it.

References

• WholesomeBabyFood.com: Using Wheat Germ to Boost Nutrients in Baby Food: Wheat Germ for Baby
• The World's Healthiest Foods: Whole wheat
• Truestar Health: Encyclopedia of Health: Wheat