While the oils inside the wheat germ contain concentrated fatty acids and other nutrients, they're just a fraction of wheat germ's nourishing components. The rest of the germ contains even more nutrition—fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. To capture these nutrients, we slowly cold-dry the defatted wheat germ through a special heat-free process to create a delicious, fresh-tasting, nutritious powder you can sprinkle on cereals or salads or include in recipes for breads and muffins. Its delicious, toasty and nutty flavor makes a great complement to many dishes. Some people enjoy the taste so much they eat it straight from the spoon!