Wheat and Grains

Q:

What is the Germ?

A:

The embryo of the wheat plant with a radicle, which can grow into roots and plumule which can develop into stems, leaves and ears. (The germ is present in wholemeal flour and can be added to white or brown flour (10%) to make wheatgerm flour).

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