Wheat Bran vs Wheat Germ
A side-by-side guide to substituting Wheat Germ for Wheat Bran (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 cup of Wheat Germ for every 1 cup of Wheat Bran.
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Wheat Germ
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)
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Notes: Similar nutty wheat byproduct but richer in oils and protein; slightly sweeter flavor. Use about 75% of the original amount.
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Similar nutty wheat byproduct but richer in oils and protein; slightly sweeter flavor. Use about 75% of the original amount. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).
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Yes — Similar nutty wheat byproduct but richer in oils and protein; slightly sweeter flavor. Use about 75% of the original amount. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).
Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Similar nutty wheat byproduct but richer in oils and protein; slightly sweeter flavor..
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