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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This flour is commonly used as a coating for fried or baked foods, such …
What it is
Bleached enriched wheat flour is made from wheat that has had B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron added back after processing. Bleaching is a process that whitens the flour and ages it to improve baking qualities.
Why it's used
This flour is commonly used as a coating for fried or baked foods, such as chicken, fish, and vegetables. It provides a crispy texture and helps to bind other ingredients.
Health notes
In the US, bleached enriched wheat flour is a common ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The enrichment process adds back nutrients lost during milling. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated wheat flour and its components. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming typical amounts of enriched wheat flour.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. This ingredient contains gluten.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.