Wheat is mainly composed of sugar, protein, amino acids and B vitamins, with high nutritional value, of which sugar accounts for about 75% and protein accounts for about 10%, which is an important source of supplementing calories and plant protein. Wheat germ is the part with the highest nutritional value in wheat, and it is called "the treasure house of human natural nutrition" because it contains many nutrients. The protein of wheat germ is equivalent to that of eggs, and the protein content of 50 grams of wheat germ is equivalent to 4 eggs. Wheat germ contains 8 kinds of amino acids necessary for human body in a reasonable proportion. The content of vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, iron and potassium is much higher than that of flour.

Health-preserving efficacy

Wheat is cold and sweet. Has the effects of clearing away heat, quenching thirst, moistening throat, promoting diuresis, and nourishing liver qi. Used for dietotherapy, wheat in the north is the best, mild in nature and has the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves. Can be used for treating dysphoria and palpitation and insomnia. Float wheat is the most commonly used medicine. Float wheat is immature and tender wheat grain, which often floats on the water surface when washed in water, and is usually called "wheat fish". Floating wheat can be used as medicine by picking and drying.