PAVA’s New Plant to Increase Production of Wheat Germ Oil

Wheat germ oil comes from the heart of the kernel, its highly nutritious portion which gives life to a new plant, and carries all vital substances contained in it.

27/11/08 Extracting 100% valuable components out of wheat grain, PAVA will produce wheat germ oil – a unique supplement, indispensable in a wide range of food and cosmetic products.

Wheat germ oil comes from the heart of the kernel, its highly nutritious portion which gives life to a new plant, and carries all vital substances contained in it. Therefore, this product is unusually rich in nutrients - including natural vitamin E in its most biologically active forms, vitamin B complex, enzymes and various minerals.

This valuable dietetic is a perfect source of energy for people who have low stamina, it reduces stress, relieves fatigue and improves overall human fitness. It is beneficial for all systems of the human body – nerves, digestion, eyesight, growth of tissues, and helps in prevention of heart diseases and cancer. As a cosmetic ingredient, the germ oil has amazing healing properties - prevents scarring and speeds skin regeneration. Besides, it slows down the ageing process.

Currently, PAVA operates an expeller installed at its Rebrikha mill, which was used for manufacturing the test run of the product. The company has already certified wheat germ oil as a food ingredient, and soon, it is planned to obtain a certification for using oil as a medicinal agent.

Production of wheat germ oil on bigger scale will start in 2010, when PAVA envisages to launch the advanced processing plant – along with gluten, starches, feed and alcohols.

Unique properties of the oil ensure its popularity with customers – a number of prospective partners have shown their interest in the product upon receiving the samples, and signed preliminary sales agreements with PAVA.