Cooking oils VIOGERM® GOLD OIL wheat germ oil WHAT IS VIOGERM® WHEAT GERM? Wheat germ is the most valuable part of the wheat. NUTRITIONAL VALUES The Marbacher Ölmühle company is part of the HOCHDORF Group. NUTRITIONAL VALUE* per 100 g VIOGERM® is the registered brand name for our gently stabilised Energy kJ 3700 / kcal 900 wheat germ. Wheat germ quickly becomes inedible in its unprocessed Fatty acids state due to its high unsaturated fat content so it is still usually Saturated fatty acids 17 g extracted during flour production. Palmitic acid 17 g Stearic acid 0.6 g The HOCHDORF Group developed a gentle production process Monounsaturated fatty acids 15 g around 70 years ago to improve the shelf life of wheat germ to at Oleic acid 12 g least 12 months. It retains its high protein, nutrient, mineral and Polyunsaturated fatty acids 63 g Linoleic acid (omega-6) 54 g vitamin content and it is processed into healthy granulate and α-Linolenic acid (omega-3) 7.6 g VIOGERM® wheat germ oil. Vitamin E 205 mg Lipids Lecithin 400 mg PRESERVED IN CONCENTRATED FORM Cholesterol 21 mg * VIOGERM ® Gold Oil is a natural product. Its active substances are subject to natural fluctuations such as climate, seasons and origin. Around 36 kg of wheat germ is extracted from 1,800 kg of wheat. This in turn produces 1 kg of gently pressed, pure and natural VIOGERM® Gold Oil. The natural ingredients and the typical, unique APPLICATION taste of wheat germ are preserved in the oil in concentrated form. VIOGERM® Gold Oil enhances many dishes including salads, pasta, sauces and other hot and cold food as well as sweet dishes. The oil has a wonderful nutty taste and significantly improves nutritional value. ADDED VALUE • Natural nutty taste • Golden colour • Richest source of natural vitamin E • Ideal ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids • Free from foreign substances (such as hexane) • Free from pesticides • Gently pressed, natural and healthy plant oil VIOGERM® GOLD OIL THE RICHEST NATURAL SOURCE OF VITAMIN E A NATURAL SOURCE OF LECITHIN Vitamin E is the most effective antioxidant in the human body. Lecithin is an important phospholipid, with marked emulsifying proper- It protects cells against the harmful effects of free radicals. ties. It is a central component of cell membranes and plays a crucial VIOGERM® Gold Oil is by far the richest natural source of natural role in the structure of the nervous system. vitamin E. It consists of d-α-tocopherol and β-tocopherol. As the bioavailability of natural vitamin E is better than that of synthetic vitamin E, just two teaspoons of VIOGERM® Gold Oil are sufficient to cover 100% of the RDA for vitamin E. VIOGERM® GOLD OIL – HELPS TO KEEP THE IDEAL RATIO OF FATTY ACIDS CHOLESTEROL LEVELS LOW VIOGERM® Gold Oil is an outstanding natural source of essential Plant-based sterols, also called phytosterols, are secondary plant fatty acids from the omega-6 and omega-3 families. The ratio substances. They have a chemical structure that is very similar to of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids is 7:1 and is thus that of cholesterol and are consequently capable of affecting fat within the optimal range. Omega-3 fatty acids contribute to the metabolism. Furthermore, phytosterols are key substances for the lowering of the cholesterol level in the blood serum. They have a biosynthesis of steroid hormones and form part of cell membranes. positive influence on blood lipids and make an important contribu- tion towards keeping us healthy. ® ® VIOGERM GOLD OIL VIOGERM GOLD OIL 4045** The richest natural source of natural vitamin E Plant sterols mg/100 g Vitamin E mg/100 g 205** 166*** 952* 51* 40* 45* 444* 30* 253* 340* 350* 5* 15* 141* Olive Oil Soy Oil Corn Oil Sunflower Rapeseed Safflower Millet VIOGERM® Olive Oil Rapeseed Soy Oil Sunflower Safflower Corn VIOGERM® Oil Oil Oil Oil Gold Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Gold Oil * FOPH: Swiss Food Composition Database * Source: Souci, Fachmann, Kraut, 7th Edition 2008 ** Typical values, bar represents average value **Averages *** Product specification AUBERGINE RATATOUILLE Serves four 3 medium aubergines 1 clove garlic 2 tins peeled tomatoes Sauté the aubergines in olive oil 6 EL Olivenöl extra vergine and add the garlic and tomatoes 2 tbsp black olives 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 pinch sugar 4 pinches salt A little pepper Mix with the vegetables 1 tbsp VIOGERM® Gold Oil Serve the ratatouille and add wheat germ oil to taste RECIPES WITH VIOGERM® GOLD OIL Cooking oils RED MISO SALAD DRESSING CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Serves four 300 ml cream 1 small piece of root ginger Grate 25 g chocolate powder Mix together and bring to the boil 2 tsp red miso paste 150 g dark couverture chocolate 1 ½ tsp sugar 1 ristretto Add to the cream mixture 3 tbsp clear rice vinegar Set aside to cool for at least 24 hours 1 tbsp soya sauce Mix with the ginger 20 g VIOGERM® Gold Oil Add to the cream-couverture 8 tbsp sunflower oil mixture and whisk to whipped 1 tbsp VIOGERM® Gold Oil cream consistency ½ tsp sesame oil 1 pinch salt Whisk all the ingredients together VITALITY DRINK Serves one (approx. 200 ml) 160 g carrots 140 g cucumber 20 g raw beetroot ½ apple Put all the ingredients through a juicer 5 g root ginger and set aside in a cool place 1 tsp VIOGERM® Gold Oil Season to taste Marbacher Ölmühle GmbH Am alten Kraftwerk 8 71672 Marbach Germany Tel. +49 (0) 7144 - 84 67 0 www.marbacher-oelmuehle.de www.hochdorf.com Ein UnternehmenA company V201504 ofder the HOCHDORF-Gruppe. 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