Wheat Germ Extract

Product Introduction

Wheat germ extract is a newly approved noval food ingredient in EU. It is the core and life of wheat, which are equivalent to the placenta of animals. Although it only accounts for 2% of the weight of the wheat kernel, its nutrition accounts for 97% of the whole wheat. Wheat germ is one of the organs of wheat germination and growth. It is rich in vitamin E, B1 and protein. It is a highly nutritious natural food.

Novel Food

As early as 2017, wheat germ extract of rich spermidine was recognized as a new type of food by the European Commission; in March 2020, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) No. 2020/443 amended the implementation regulations ( EU) on wheat germ extract in annex of 2017/2470.

Product Character

Product Name: Wheat Germ Extract

Active ingredients:Spermidine

Specification: 0.2%, 0.5%, 1% Spermidine

Product appearance: brown fine powder

Detection method: GC

Spermidine: N-(3-aminopropyl)-1,4-butanediamine: 0.8-2.4 mg/g

Spermine: 0.4-1.2 mg/g

spermidine chloride: O.1μg/g

Putrescine: <0.3mg/g

Cadaverine: <16.0 μg/g

Aflatoxin (total): <0.4g/kg

Total number of aerobic bacteria: <10 000 CFU/g

Yeast and mold: <100 CFU/g

Escherichia coli: <10 CFU/g

Salmonella: Not detectable/25g

Listeria: Not detectable/25g

Health Benefits

1) Biologists have been able to prove that the endogenous substance spermidine in Wheat Germ Extract can trigger cell autophagy.

2) It may delay its aging may be to promote the synthesis of these proteins or prevent their degradation.

3) Natural spermidine may prevent age-related memory decline.