When wheat is processed to make white, all -purpose flour, the wheat is passed through rollers that pop off the embryo and the ovary wall. Some people add ʺwheat germʺ to the white flour used to make baked goods in order to increase the protein content of these products. What is wheat germ?
A) Endosperm
B) Wheat fruit
C) Embryo
D) Wheat flour
E) Bran

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Wheat germ is the embryo part of the wheat kernel, which is removed during the processing of whole wheat grains into white flour. It is rich in protein and often added back to foods for nutritional enhancement.

When Wheat Is Processed to Make White, All -Purpose Flour