Where to find fresh wheat germ

For just 45 calories and 1 g of unsaturated fat, a two-tablespoon serving of wheat germ provides 2 g of dietary fibre, 10% of the daily recommended value of folic acid (a must during pregnancy), 8% of phosphorus, magnesium and zinc, and 15% of your vitamin E. That is why doctors suggest wheat germ as a healthy addition to everybody’s diet.

Why is wheat germ hard to find in shops?

Because of its short shelf life. Wheat germ is highly perishable, so very few stores want to carry it: it may expire before someone buys it. What you do find is usually imported, which is either very costly or has been de-oiled to extend its shelf life. De-oiling reduces the nutritional value significantly, so we suggest avoiding it.

The easiest way to get fresh wheat germ is directly from a miller such as Harmony Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Only millers can supply factory-fresh wheat germ.

How should wheat germ be stored?

In an airtight container, in the refrigerator. That extends its shelf life from 7–20 days to 2–3 months.

What do health authorities say?

Mayo Clinic includes wheat germ in its top 10 healthy foods, alongside almonds, apples, blueberries, broccoli, red beans, salmon, spinach, sweet potatoes and vegetable juice. This is what it says about wheat germ:

Wheat germ is the part of the grain that’s responsible for the development and growth of the new plant sprout. Although only a small part, the germ contains many nutrients. It’s an excellent source of thiamin and a good source of folate, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. The germ also contains protein, fiber and some fat. Try sprinkling some on your hot or cold cereal.

Who makes Harmony Wheat Germ?

Harmony Wheat Germ is milled, toasted and packed by Harmony Foods Pvt. Ltd., a food-safety certified miller. Raw wheat germ is also used for research and laboratory work, such as DNA extraction and insect rearing.

Where has it been delivered?

Customers have ordered it from Bangalore (the most orders), Mumbai, Coimbatore, Chennai, Jaipur, Palampur, Puri, Allahabad, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Alappuzha, Jhansi, Manipal, Belgaum, Secunderabad, Abohar, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Valsad and Nashik.