Bleached Enriched Flour Wheat Flour
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What it is
Bleached enriched flour is made from wheat flour that has been treated with an oxidizing agent to whiten it. It is then "enriched" by adding back B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron that were lost during processing. This process results in a finer texture and lighter color compared to unbleached flour.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use bleached enriched flour as a primary ingredient in baked goods due to its fine texture and consistent performance. It provides structure and body to products like cakes, cookies, pastries, and breads. Its whiter color is also preferred in some applications.
Health notes
In the US, bleached enriched flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The added vitamins and iron contribute to the nutritional profile of foods made with it. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flour and its enrichment components. Concerns have been raised about the bleaching agents used, but regulatory bodies consider them safe at approved levels.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA. Bleached enriched flour is derived from wheat and therefore contains gluten. Individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid this ingredient.
Products containing Bleached Enriched Flour Wheat Flour
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High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving
394kcal
5.6Protein
22.5Fat
40.9Carbs
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500kcal
3.9Protein
26.9Fat
57.7Carbs
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High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
345kcal
9.7Protein
23.9Fat
21.2Carbs
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391kcal
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13.0Fat
67.4Carbs
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High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 82% DV per serving
325kcal
4.2Protein
12.5Fat
51.7Carbs
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High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
372kcal
4.7Protein
8.1Fat
74.4Carbs
Nabisco Biscuit Company
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High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving
456kcal
5.3Protein
21.1Fat
61.4Carbs
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High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
350kcal
3.8Protein
16.2Fat
50Carbs
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High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 64% DV per serving
423kcal
2.8Protein
18.3Fat
60.6Carbs
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High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 72% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving
469kcal
5.3Protein
24.8Fat
56.6Carbs