Abstract Wheat germ is a valuable by-product of the wheat milling process, represents 10-15% lipid contents with other bioactive compounds. Various wheat germ oil (WGO) recovery methods have been adopted, including mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and supercritical fluid extraction.
Does Uganda import wheat?
This has left Africa’s growing demand for the crop largely in the hands of global traders. Uganda is among the large net importers of wheat on the continent. A situation that has seen the country’s import bill swell over the years as local production is only done in Kabale and Kapchorwa.
How to recover wheat germ oil?
Various wheat germ oil (WGO) recovery methods have been adopted, including mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and supercritical fluid extraction. Some modifications reported by different experimental studies to enhance the oil yield retain the nutritional attributes of fresh oil.
What are the practical applications of wheat?
Practical Application: Wheat is a crucial food crop that is grown and processed in enormous quantities worldwide. Wheat germ, for example, is o ne of its by-products that can be utilized to make value-added products.