Wheat Germ Oil Profile
Botanical Name- (Triticum vulgare)
Origin- USA
Extraction- Cold Pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life- 6-8 months
Notes- Unrefined Wheat Germ oil is a very sensitive oil that
will degrade quickly when exposed to extremes in temperature
fluctuation and oxidization. Because of its unrefined nature this
oil is very dark in color and heavy in odor.
Specifications
Color- Dark Brown
Odor- Heavy
Free Fatty Acids- 8.25%%
Peroxide Value- <0.5
Non-Saponifiables- 2-5%
Saponification Value- 180-195
Iodine Value- 115-130
Specific Gravity-
Vitamin E
Content- 2.5 I.U./g
Fatty Acids
Oleic- 15.7%
Palmitic- 15.0%
Linoleic- 46.9%
Linolenic- 5.9%