Kretschmer Original Toasted Wheat Germ, 4g Plant Protein per Serving, 12 oz Jar

I ordered 5 lbs. of bulk wheat germ and found that it was uncooked - removing the water content by toasting it in the oven reduced the amount and was tedious. Also, it seemed to have added cellulose in it. Buying a reputable brand like Kretschmer's at the Walmart price - about $2.50 cheaper per bottle than the grocery store price!

I have been using this brand of wheat germ in my baking and cereals for over 20 years. The toasting is carefully done so as not to diminish the delicate and highly nutritious food value while bringing out the nutty sweet flavors. The vacuum packed glass jar and refrigeration is essential for keeping wheat germ from going rancid. I take 4 to 6 months to use up one jar so I know it can keep well. I sneak a bit of it into most everything I bake (unless there is already a lot of whole grain goodness) to make up for the fact that most of the wheat we consume has been bleached to death. The germ is where the superfood ingredients are - minerals and vitamins lost when flour is bleached. A big plus for me is the fact that Kretschmer refrains from the dishonest 'non-GMO' labeling nonsense which is just fear mongering propaganda from the organic foods cartel. There is no GMO wheat grown in the US and GMO is only a plant breeding method, not an actual ingredient.