Wheat germ - what is it and where can I get it?

[IlanaK]

It has been in a couple of recipes recently that I want to try and my local health food shop (that normally has everything) does not have it. Any ideas?

No-one knows???

Wheat germ- is what causes wheat colds and flu!

Sorry Ilanak I couldn't resist

it is the little heart kernel in the middle of a wheat grain - some supermarkets sell it in the cereals section.

Lol - thanks!