Kretschmer Wheat Germ was introduced in 1936 by Charles Kretschmer of Carrollton, Michigan, who developed and sold the first toasted wheat germ. Kretschmer Wheat Germ is now made with pride in Manhattan, Kansas. One of the original healthy foods, Kretschmer Wheat Germ has been a fixture of the American diet for decades.

Use as a tasty topping on cereal, yogurt or fruit and as a way to add a healthy boost to smoothies and your favorite recipes, from meat loaf to fish and poultry coating. Lightly toasted to bring out the flavor while providing a distinctive crunch, Kretschmer Wheat Germ is available in two flavors.

Wheat germ comes from the most nutrient rich part of the wheat kernel; the part of the wheat that germinates and turns into a plant. It takes over 50 pounds of wheat to make 1 pound of Kretschmer Wheat Germ. An excellent source of Vitamin E and Folic Acid, Kretschmer Wheat Germ is a sodium and cholesterol free food. Wheat germ is widely recognized for its role in a healthy diet.