rice germ
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This word refers to the nutrient-rich germ of a rice grain, the part from which a new plant can begin to grow.
rice germ
It refers to the small part of a rice grain that develops into a new plant during germination.
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จมูกข้าวมีสารอาหารหลายชนิด camùuk khâaw mii sǎan aahǎan lǎay chanít Rice germ contains a variety of nutrients. จมูกข้าวมีสารอาหารหลายชนิด details
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น้ำมันจมูกข้าว nám man camùuk khâaw rice germ oil น้ำมันจมูกข้าว details
Learning notes
Explanation
จมูกข้าว is the germ of a rice grain—the part that can develop into a new plant. It is rich in nutrients and is often removed during milling. The word is literally formed from จมูก, “nose,” and ข้าว, “rice.” The name comes from the small nose-like projection on a grain of rice. It is generally used as the name of a grain component or food ingredient rather than as an individually counted object.
Usage
It is used when discussing rice anatomy, milling, nutrition, food ingredients, and health products. It commonly appears in product names and labels, especially in น้ำมันจมูกข้าว, “rice germ oil.”
Caution
Do not confuse it with รำข้าว, “rice bran,” or ข้าวกล้อง, “brown rice.” จมูกข้าว refers only to the germ; รำข้าว mainly refers to the outer bran layer, while ข้าวกล้อง is the whole grain with its bran and germ retained.