In the processing of wheat to make white all-purpose flour, the wheat is passed through rollers, which pop off the embryo and the ovary wall. My grandmother used to add "wheat germ to the white flour of her baked goods to increase the protein content of these products, giving them almost as much protein as if she had used whole-wheat flour. What is "wheat germ"?
A) the wheat flour
B) the wheat fruit
C) the embryo
D) the bran

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Wheat germ is the embryo part of the wheat kernel, which is removed during the processing of wheat to make white all-purpose flour. It is a nutrient-rich part that contains a significant amount of protein.

In the Processing of Wheat to Make White All-Purpose Flour