Overview of wheat germ
( 밀배아 )
Wheat germ is the embryo part of wheat, rich in vitamins and lipids, and is the sprouting part. To utilize the approximately 60,000 tons of domestic wheat germ waste and about 20 million tons globally, we are conducting continuous research and development. By utilizing wheat germ extracts with excellent antibacterial activity (licensed and jointly developed by Hannam University), we have developed antibacterial materials with multiple functions such as antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, and have developed basic cosmetics and health functional food ingredients and products based on wheat germ extracts.
Eugene Biotech aims to reconsider the true meaning of health and actively participate in improving environmental pollution issues. In order to utilize approximately 60,000 tons of domestic and global wheat germ waste annually, Eugene Biotech is conducting ongoing research and development.
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During wheat flour processing
Domestic wheat flour consumption in South Korea is 1.92 million tons.
Global wheat flour consumption is 730 million tons. -
The reasons for the decrease in the price of wheat flour products
Decreased storage stability of wheat flour
Issues with spoilage during storage
Development of bitterness -
Wheat germ and bran (wheat bran) are separated and discarded
Domestic wheat germ waste is 60,000 tons
Global wheat germ waste is 20 million tons
By utilizing wheat germ extract with excellent antimicrobial activity (through technology transfer and joint development with Hannam University), we have developed antimicrobial materials with various functions such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, we have developed basic cosmetics and health functional food ingredients and products based on wheat germ extract.
Diverse business opportunities can be explored by utilizing the high functional components present in retail flour by-products such as wheat germ and bran.
- 1. Developed natural antibacterial materials using wheat germ extracts with excellent antibacterial activity.
- 2. Natural antibacterial materials exhibit excellent thermal stability and pH stability.
- 3. Natural antibacterial materials can be applied to various products such as food, feed, cosmetics, and wet wipes.
- 4. Confirmed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects (can expand into multiple fields through further research and development in the future).
