Question

Which one of the following is an important source of Vitamin-E?
1. Palm oil
2. Coconut oil
3. Wheat germ oil
4. Mustard oil

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Wheat germ oil

The correct answer is Wheat germ oil.

• An important source of vitamin E is wheat germ oil.

• Wheat Germ Oil is the oil extracted from the kernel of wheat grains.
• It occurs exactly in the middle of the wheat which is also called the heart of wheat.
• It is studied that it is very high in Vitamin E and it has the highest content of this vitamin E as compared to any other food when undergone prior preparation.
• The oil is expensive, strongly flavoured and easily perishable.
• It has anti-ageing properties for the skin.

• Palm oil- Palm oil is extracted from the seeds of a palm tree.
  • There is no smell in it. So it is used in making all kinds of food. It melts at very high temperatures.
• Coconut oil- Coconut oil is very hot, so it is an excellent cooking and frying oil.
  • Its smoke point is about 360°F (180°C).
  • Due to its stability, its oxidation is slow.
• Mustard oil- this oil is obtained by pressing and grinding the seeds of the mustard plant.
  • Mustard oil is very beneficial for both health and beauty.