Despite the fact that ordinary wheat flour and an analogue obtained from its germinated grains, it would seem, should have similar characteristics, in fact we get two products with completely different properties that differ from each other. Germ flour is more similar in content and properties to wheat germ oil, which can also be bought in our store.

Wheat germ flour has a complex healing effect, without loading the body with empty carbohydrates. Against the backdrop of increasing interest in healthy and balanced diet the popularity of this type of flour is steadily growing and it can be assumed that the day is not far off when this product will seriously replace today's favorite - ordinary wheat flour from peeled and ground ripe grain. In fact, we can already observe the beginning of this process today.

What is the uniqueness of this product?

The plant gives everything that is best and useful for growth and strength to a new sprout, an embryo, so that a healthy and strong ear can grow out of it. It contains essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and other valuable components. It is a rich source of chlorophyll, essential for cell nutrition and respiration. In terms of vitamin E content, wheat germ leaves many foods that are considered useful in this regard far behind.

Unlike ordinary wheat flour, using a similar product obtained from sprouted grains is recommended for those who want to get rid of extra pounds, no matter how paradoxical this fact may seem. By helping to get rid of body fat, this flour will help build muscle mass for those who are actively involved in sports exercises, in particular on simulators.

Of the vitamins present in wheat germ flour, in addition to the E mentioned above, it is worth noting such as D, H, beta-carotene and a valuable series of B vitamins. Together they ensure the stable functioning of the digestive, cardiovascular systems, play an important role in enzymatic, protein and metabolic processes, participate in the synthesis of erythrocytes, hemoglobin, etc. Due to the pantothenic acid included in the composition, the activity of adrenal hormones is stimulated, the heart works more reliably, and lipid metabolism is normalized.

Wheat germ flour is easily digestible, it can be included in baby food and the diet of debilitated patients. Among other things, it is an indispensable cosmetic product that promotes the processes of regeneration, rejuvenation and healing of the skin and maintaining the necessary moisture and elasticity in them.

Wheat germ flour is a valuable natural product. Well, here's why this is so - read a little lower. We will tell you about the useful properties, composition, application and possible contraindications wheat germ flour.

People have been growing wheat since the Stone Age. It is not at all surprising that this culture is one of the staple foods of many peoples. But the product obtained from wheat grains has changed dramatically over several millennia. Our distant ancestors obtained a slightly different flour from wheat grains than we are used to seeing on the shelves of our stores. They grinded wheat with stone millstones, getting a gray-brown, by no means homogeneous powder, from which they cooked porridge, jelly and baked cakes. Over time, stone millstones disappeared, giving way to steel ones, and they appeared modern technologies cleaning, which achieves the high quality of the product familiar to us. We get beautiful, lush and tasty pastries from our snow-white flour, but we almost completely lose the beneficial properties of wheat. How did it happen? Let's look at a grain of wheat. Conventionally, it can be divided into three parts: the outer shell of the grain or bran (14%), endosperm (83%) and a very small embryo (only 2-3%). Source of flour highest quality just the endosperm is, and everything else, by the way, is the richest useful substances, goes to waste. Most often, the shell and germ separated during grinding are fed to livestock. As a result, livestock receives high-grade natural vitamins, microelements, amino acids, and a person is content with beautiful and absolutely useless pastries and synthetic vitamins in colorful pharmacy packages! We offer the most valuable natural product - wheat germ flour. The embryo is the source of life, it is from it that the plant sprouts, and, therefore, it contains the largest amount of useful substances accumulated by the plant for the development and growth of seedlings. How in chicken egg, the lion's share of nutrients - in the yolk. All the most valuable - for procreation - is so laid down by Mother Nature. In Russia, in the last century, attempts were made to separate the valuable germ during grinding, but this problem was not solved in mass production. Only a few enterprises managed to establish this time-consuming process. It should be noted that when grinding, only 0.1% of the resulting white flour is germs, which subsequently undergo only mechanical processing, therefore, they retain all useful qualities. Wheat germ flour is a valuable dietary product, as it contains substances necessary for the human body in an easily digestible form.

Wheat germ flour is the most valuable source of a whole complex of substances necessary for the human body, which are completely natural and well absorbed. Almost everyone, both adults and children, should include this product in the diet. This will get rid of many health problems.

Wheat germ flour contains a whole complex of active substances (vitamins B, A, E, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, phospholipids, phytosterols, polyunsaturated fatty acids) necessary for our heart and blood vessels. With regular use of the product, the development of atherosclerosis slows down and coronary disease heart, reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack, strengthens capillaries.

The regular use of wheat germ flour has a positive effect on the activity of the digestive system. This product helps to cleanse the body of toxins, salts of heavy metals, radionuclides, promotes the development of beneficial intestinal microflora, normalizes the functioning of the stomach, eliminates heartburn and constipation, cleanses the liver. It is recommended to include this product in the diet for gastritis, colitis, enterocolitis, hepatitis, dysbacteriosis, constipation, including chronic.

Regular consumption of this product in food reduces the risk of cancer.

The active protein-vitamin-mineral complex of wheat germ flour allows you to make up for the lack of essential substances, contributes to their most complete assimilation.

It is recommended to include this product in the diet of pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, children, especially school age, debilitated patients, elderly people. It is also shown to people with high physical, emotional and intellectual stress.

It is recommended to include wheat germ flour in the diet for weight loss. Restrictive diets often lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This product will give the body the missing components and help make the process of losing weight easier.

Wheat germ flour is rich in amino acids (proteins), which are absorbed by the body longer than carbohydrates, which make up the lion's share in normal human nutrition, which means that the body will not require a new portion of food for longer. But hunger is the main enemy of the diet. In addition, fiber helps cleanse the body of toxins and promotes regular bowel cleansing.

Another unique property of this product - wheat germ flour promotes rapid gain muscle mass and increase in strength. Thanks to this property, it has found application in the nutrition of weightlifters and kettlebell lifters in preparation for competitions.

Wheat germ flour gives strength and energy, strengthens the immune system, improves brain activity, rejuvenates the body, stimulates sexual and reproductive function, enhances performance.

The use of flour in cooking:

Wheat germ flour is taken directly, 3-4 tablespoons 3 times a day, or added to food (soups, cereals, salads, minced meat).

Wheat germ flour is used in the production of bakery and confectionery. Based on it, you can make dry breakfasts, gingerbread, waffles, cookies.

The taste qualities of dishes prepared using wheat germ flour were highly appreciated by specialists. So, for example, chopped meat products turn out to be more juicy and lush, and bread acquires a taste and appearance rich, does not get stale longer. Shortbread cookies, sweet pasta, Satsivi sauce will not leave you indifferent.

1. In most dishes, before cooking, wheat germ flour should be “revived” by soaking it in chilled boiled water for 5-10 minutes.

2. In some dishes, before cooking, wheat germ flour must be dried in a heated frying pan to a slightly golden color and it will acquire a pronounced nutty taste.

3. It should be borne in mind that wheat germ flour has high moisture-absorbing properties, which helps to preserve the juices of the original products in ready-made dishes.

4. Wheat germ flour is good to use as breadcrumbs, the crust of finished products is crispy and does not get wet.

Soup:

Wheat germ flour - 3 tablespoons, vegetable broth - 2 cups.

Pour with chilled broth, let it brew for 5-10 minutes, add salt, spices to taste, put on the stove, simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.

Satsivi Sauce:

Dry wheat germ flour in a pan until golden brown, pour chicken broth at room temperature. Finely chop the onion, fry vegetable oil until golden brown, combine with broth and wheat germ flour, add vinegar, chopped herbs, garlic, suneli hops and cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes, cool.

Wheat germ flour - 2 tablespoons, milk or dairy products-1 glass.

Mix and stir occasionally, let it brew for 15-20 minutes.

Wheat germ flour - 300 gr., wheat flour - 150 gr., kefir - 150 gr., sugar - 20 gr., yeast - 2 gr., butter - 25 gr., water - 125 gr., salt - 5 gr. .

Put the dough: wheat flour, kefir, sugar, yeast. When the dough comes up after about 6-8 hours, add wheat germ flour, butter, warm water, salt. Let rise for 2 hours, knead, divide into pieces, let them rise, form bread and bake at a temperature of 180-200 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS

Nutritional value and chemical composition "Wheat germ flour".

The table shows the content of nutrients (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) per 100 grams of the edible part.

Energy value Wheat germ flour is 335 kcal.

• Glass 250 ml = 160 gr (536 kcal)
• Glass 200 ml = 130 gr (435.5 kcal)
• Tablespoon ("with a top" except for liquid products) = 25 gr (83.8 kcal)
• Teaspoon ("with top" except liquid products) = 8 g (26.8 kcal)

Main source: Skurikhin I.M. etc. Chemical composition of foodstuffs. .

** This table shows the average norms of vitamins and minerals for an adult. If you want to know the norms based on your gender, age and other factors, then use the My Healthy Diet application.

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USEFUL PROPERTIES OF WHEAT GERM FLOUR

Wheat germ flour rich in vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin B1 - 106.7%, vitamin B2 - 48.9%, vitamin E - 64%, vitamin PP - 57%, potassium - 31.3%, magnesium - 44%, phosphorus - 134.4%, iron - 23.9%

Benefits of Wheat Germ Flour

• Vitamin B1 is part of the most important enzymes of carbohydrate and energy metabolism, providing the body with energy and plastic substances, as well as the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids. The lack of this vitamin leads to serious disorders of the nervous, digestive and cardiovascular systems.
• Vitamin B2 participates in redox reactions, increases the susceptibility of color by the visual analyzer and dark adaptation. Inadequate intake of vitamin B2 is accompanied by a violation of the condition of the skin, mucous membranes, impaired light and twilight vision.
• Vitamin E has antioxidant properties, is necessary for the functioning of the gonads, the heart muscle, is a universal stabilizer of cell membranes. With a deficiency of vitamin E, hemolysis of erythrocytes and neurological disorders are observed.
• Vitamin PP participates in redox reactions of energy metabolism. Inadequate vitamin intake is accompanied by a violation of the normal state of the skin, gastrointestinal intestinal tract And nervous system.
• Potassium is the main intracellular ion involved in the regulation of water, acid and electrolyte balance, is involved in the processes of nerve impulses, pressure regulation.
• Magnesium participates in energy metabolism, synthesis of proteins, nucleic acids, has a stabilizing effect on membranes, is necessary to maintain calcium, potassium and sodium homeostasis. Lack of magnesium leads to hypomagnesemia, increased risk of developing hypertension, heart disease.
• Phosphorus takes part in many physiological processes, including energy metabolism, regulates acid-base balance, is part of phospholipids, nucleotides and nucleic acids, is necessary for the mineralization of bones and teeth. Deficiency leads to anorexia, anemia, rickets.
• Iron is a part of proteins of various functions, including enzymes. Participates in the transport of electrons, oxygen, ensures the flow redox reactions and activation of peroxidation. Insufficient consumption leads to hypochromic anemia, myoglobin deficiency atony of skeletal muscles, increased fatigue, myocardiopathy, atrophic gastritis.

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vitamins, organic substances needed in small amounts in the diet of both humans and most vertebrates. The synthesis of vitamins is usually carried out by plants, not animals. The daily human need for vitamins is only a few milligrams or micrograms. Unlike inorganic substances vitamins are destroyed by high heat. Many vitamins are unstable and "lost" during cooking or food processing.

We are currently focusing more and more on healthy eating by adding to the diet healthy foods, and some of them are somewhat unusual. In order to provide the body with vitamins, trace elements and other useful substances, especially in winter time year, when they are not enough in vegetables and fruits, many nutritionists recommend including wheat germ in the diet. One of the undeniable advantages of this product is that it nutritional value does not depend on the season, wheat grains can be germinated and eaten all year round.

Sprouted wheat strengthens the immune system.

Wheat germ is very rich in nutrients. Almost all amino acids (18 out of 20) were found in them, and the mass of protein components is up to 50% of the mass of the embryo itself, more than 25% of the nutrients are represented by sugars (mainly sucrose). In addition, wheat germ contains up to 15% of fats, represented mainly by polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Vitamins A, D, E, a large amount of B vitamins (there are several times more in the germ than in the grain itself) and other vitamins were found in the composition of wheat seed germs. The mineral composition is represented by 21 trace elements, among which are calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, copper, manganese, selenium, etc.

It is sprouted wheat that is considered the most beneficial for the body, since the enzymes contained in the germ are activated during grain germination, the processes of splitting nutrients occur, as a result of which they are easily absorbed by the body.

Wheat germ is an excellent natural immune booster, especially during times when other sources of vitamins and minerals are not available. This product helps to fight premature aging of the body, the substances that make up its composition have an antitumor effect.

With the regular use of wheat germ, metabolic processes improve, digestion normalizes, toxins and toxins are removed from the body. It is thanks to these properties that many nutritionists advise including this product in their diet to those who want to get rid of excess weight and cleanse the body. People who use sprouted wheat also note an improvement in the condition of the skin, nails and hair.

The vitamins and minerals contained in wheat germ have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, so it is useful to add them to the diet for people with diseases of the nervous system. In addition, the use of this product improves overall well-being, mood, memory and attention.

Wheat germs are useful in diseases of the musculoskeletal system, with diabetes, anemia, diseases, and in women. Of course, germinated wheat is very useful for pregnant and lactating women, as well as adolescents in a period of active growth. This unique natural product has a positive effect on all systems of the human body.

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How to germinate wheat at home?

Growing wheat on your own is not at all difficult. It is important to choose high-quality grain for germination. Now in stores you can find wheat selected specifically for this purpose. As a result of sprouting, the volume of raw materials will increase by about 2 times, that is, if you took one tablespoon of dry grain, you will get two tablespoons of germinated wheat.

You need to use glass, porcelain or enameled dishes, clean water, you will also need gauze or a piece of cotton fabric. First, the wheat must be thoroughly washed with running water and the floating grains that are not suitable for germination should be removed. Then the raw material is placed in a bowl and filled with clean water for 8 hours. After this time, the water must be drained, the wheat grains should be washed again, and then laid out on a plate, covered with damp gauze folded in several layers, and left to germinate at room temperature. The cloth covering the beans should always be damp, but they should not lie in water. After about 8 hours (sometimes longer), small white sprouts will appear on the grains. Before eating, the grain should be washed again.

If the wheat has not sprouted within 2 days, then it must be thrown away, even if the sprouts appear later, it should not be eaten. It is also not recommended to eat grains that have darkened, or if the sprouts on them have grown more than 1–2 mm. Sprouted wheat can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.

How to use wheat germ?

You can use sprouted wheat in any form, but it is not recommended to eat more than 100 g of the product per day. To provide the body nutrients enough to take 2 tbsp. l. finished product per day. It is recommended to eat germinated wheat in the first half of the day, preferably in the morning, the grains must be thoroughly chewed. You can add them to dishes (salads, pastries, cereals, mix with dried fruits) or eat them in their pure form.

Wheat germ meal

If for some reason it is not possible to diversify the diet with fresh sprouted wheat, then you can purchase dietary supplements for food - wheat germ meal. This is a finished product, which is a flour made from defatted wheat germ. For the preparation of meal, the raw materials remaining after pressing are used. This product is no less useful than fresh wheat germ.

Meal is taken for the same purposes as germinated wheat. It is often used as food additive athletes, people engaged in hard physical labor, because this is a product rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and the fat content is minimal.

Contraindications to the use of this dietary supplement are the same as those of germinated wheat.

The harm of wheat germ

Despite the huge number useful properties, for wheat germ there are still contraindications for use. Sprouted wheat and meal are not recommended for people suffering from inflammatory diseases gastrointestinal tract and, especially in the acute stage. With caution, this product should be taken by people prone to diarrhea.

It should also be remembered that wheat grains and germs contain gluten, so they should not be added to food for people suffering from celiac disease (gluten intolerance). In rare cases, in the first days after the start of the use of this product, a slight indigestion is noted, this is due to the body getting used to a new product. However, if the unpleasant symptoms do not go away or worsen, then it is better to refuse to take wheat germ, since, most likely, this indicates an individual intolerance to the product.

Childhood is not a contraindication to the use of wheat germ. If the child does not have an intolerance to manna or wheat porridge, then you can give him sprouted wheat. However, given that they contain a large amount of protein and fiber, this product should be introduced gradually, starting with small amounts. You can add milled grains of germinated wheat to cereals, side dishes, fruit or vegetable puree starting with 1/4 teaspoon.

Wheat germ can harm and healthy person, if wheat grains that have been processed are used for germination chemicals(to increase the shelf life) or stored incorrectly (for example, mold has appeared).

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