Does Wheat Produce Oil? Separating Fact from Fiction
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With more than 652 million tons of wheat produced worldwide in 2007, it may be a surprise to learn that this common staple food is not harvested for its oil in the same way as corn or soybeans. While whole wheat grains are composed of approximately 80% endosperm, it is the small, nutrient-rich germ—just 2-3% of the kernel—that yields oil, giving a nuanced answer to the question: does wheat produce oil?.
