What is wheat germ? It’s the “heart” of the wheat kernel - a concentrated source of several essential nutrients including vitamin E, folate (folic acid), phosphorus, thiamin, zinc and magnesium.

A two-tablespoon serving of Mother’s® Wheat Germ with added Vitamin E and Folic Acid may help to improve your vitality and promote a healthy heart.

Wheat Germ contains important nutrients for pregnant women or those planning to have a baby. Folic acid has been proven to play a vital role in the prevention of neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida*. Since prenatal development occurs even before a woman knows she’s pregnant, it’s extremely important that women eat foods with the proper amounts of folic acid.

Recently revised DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) guidelines recommend that women of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day and that pregnant women consume 600 mcg of folic acid every day.

A two-tablespoon serving of wheat germ provides: * 20% of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) of Folic Acid for women of childbearing age (NOTE: Women who are already pregnant would receive the same benefit (20%) from a three tablespoon serving of wheat germ.)

* 20% of the DRI for Vitamin E for women of childbearing age and pregnant women

* 10% of the DRI for Magnesium for women of childbearing age and pregnant women

Wheat germ adds a delicious taste and healthy crunch to virtually any recipe. Mother’s Wheat Germ is lightly toasted, giving it a crunchy nut-like taste and making it a perfect addition to many of your favorite foods and recipes. Wheat germ can replace up to 1/2 cup of the flour in recipes for muffins, breads, pancakes, and many other baked goods. Substitute wheat germ for bread crumbs when coating fish, chicken or veggies, or when making burgers, meatloaf or meatballs. Stir it into your fruit smoothies. Or, simply sprinkle it on top of your favorite salads, vegetables, pastas or yogurt for an easy way to add extra nutrition.

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Ingredients: 100% natural lightly toasted wheat germ.

Note: * N/A: We are sorry, but Trans-Fat detail is not available at this time.

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