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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
It is a primary ingredient in baked goods like bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries. …
What it is
Flour made from wheat that has been treated to make it whiter and improve its baking qualities. Bleaching can be done using chemicals or by allowing it to age naturally. Unbleached flour is not treated with bleaching agents.
Why it's used
It is a primary ingredient in baked goods like bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries. Manufacturers use it as the main structural component, providing bulk and texture to these foods.
Health notes
Wheat flour is a staple food and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides carbohydrates for energy and some B vitamins and iron, especially when enriched. The U.S. National Academies have established upper intake levels for certain vitamins and minerals. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various components of wheat, but specific evaluations for 'bleached and unbleached wheat flour' as a whole are not typically categorized separately. Concerns about refined grains often relate to lower fiber and nutrient content compared to whole grains.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Wheat flour contains gluten, a protein that can cause adverse reactions in individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Products containing Bleached And Unbleached Wheat Flour
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.