Bulk Wheat Germ Oil

Nature’s richest oil source of vitamin E

Bulk wheat germ oil is pressed from the germ, the small, nutrient-dense embryo of the wheat kernel that is separated when wheat is milled into flour. It is best known as one of the richest natural sources of vitamin E (tocopherols) of any vegetable oil. Cold-pressed wheat germ oil is golden to amber with a characteristic cereal flavor, and is used mainly in food supplements, functional foods and as a natural source of vitamin E.

Our wheat germ oil is pressed, tested and packed in the United States from US-milled and imported wheat germ, and supplied from 1-liter bottles to 20,000-liter flexitanks.

Wheat germ oil grades

Why freshness matters with wheat germ

Wheat germ is rich in natural enzymes and oil, so it spoils quickly once separated from the kernel. Good wheat germ oil starts with fresh germ that is stabilized and pressed promptly. The oil itself is about 55% linoleic acid with some omega-3, so it should be kept cool and sealed, and used raw rather than for frying.

Allergen and gluten labeling

Wheat germ oil comes from wheat. Cold-pressed oil may contain traces of wheat protein and should be labeled for wheat where rules require it. In the US, highly refined oils are excluded from the major food allergen definition, but rules differ by country, and gluten-free claims need their own verification. Confirm the requirements in the market where your product is sold.

How bulk wheat germ oil is priced

Wheat germ oil is a specialty oil: the germ is a small part of the kernel and yields little oil. Prices follow wheat milling volumes and vitamin E specifications. Each grade is quoted separately on pack size, total volume and destination; the minimum is 1,000 liters per quote.