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How is the wheat germ removed from the wheat kernel?

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Removing Wheat Germ from the Kernel

Wheat germ is separated from the kernel in the flour milling process.

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Is wheat germ plural or is it wheat germs?
"Wheat germ" is a singular noun representing a composite thing. It is not correct to say "wheat germs."
Can wheat gluten be replaced for wheat germ?
NO
Is wheat germ the same as wheat gluten?
Germ is not the same as gluten, but it contains gluten. In any case, wheat products, even if handled carefully, are almost guaranteed to have gluten in them due to cross-contamination.
Can you substitute wheat flour for wheat germ?
Not really, wheat germ has a different flavor and texture than white wheat flour. If only a small amount is called for some whole wheat flour may work.
Can you substitiue wheat flour for wheat germ?
No. Wheat germ is a specific part of the wheat grain, containing oil and other nutrients, without the starch of the rest of the grain. Flour is the starchy part of the grain with bran and germ...