Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour
What is Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour?
Bleached enriched wheat flour is made from wheat grain that has been milled into flour. The flour is then treated with a bleaching agent, such as benzoyl peroxide or chlorine gas, to make it whiter and improve its baking qualities. Enrichment adds back B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron that are lost during processing.
Is Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour vegan?
Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour gluten-free?
This ingredient contains gluten.
Is Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour a major allergen?
Wheat is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour used for?
This flour is a common ingredient in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and breads due to its fine texture and good baking performance.
Is Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour safe?
Bleached enriched wheat flour is a staple food ingredient and is generally considered safe for consumption.
Why it's used
This flour is a common ingredient in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and breads due to its fine texture and good baking performance. Manufacturers use it as the primary structural component in many processed snack foods, providing the base for various flavors and textures.
Health notes
Bleached enriched wheat flour is a staple food ingredient and is generally considered safe for consumption. The FDA considers it safe for use in food. Enrichment helps restore nutrients lost during milling. Some individuals may have sensitivities to gluten, a protein found in wheat.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA. This ingredient contains gluten.
Foods that contain Cake Bites: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour
Compare products →
Target Stores
Lemon Bites With Cream Cheese Frosting, Lemon
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving
452kcal
2.1Protein
24.7Fat
53.8Carbs
Target Stores
Lemon Bites Tiny Treats With Cream Cheese Frosting, Lemon Bites
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving
452kcal
2.1Protein
24.7Fat
53.8Carbs
Target Stores
Gingerbread Bites With Cream Cheese Frosting, Gingerbread
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 66% DV per serving
452kcal
2.1Protein
24.7Fat
53.8Carbs
Learn more
Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.