Chocolate Cookie: Bleached Wheat Flour
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What it is
Bleached wheat flour is wheat flour that has been treated with a bleaching agent, such as chlorine gas or benzoyl peroxide. This process whitens the flour and changes its protein structure, which affects how it behaves in baking.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use bleached wheat flour in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries. The bleaching process helps create a finer, softer texture and can improve the volume and stability of some products.
Health notes
Bleached wheat flour is a common food ingredient in the United States. The FDA considers wheat flour generally recognized as safe (GRAS), and the bleaching agents used are approved for use in specific amounts. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated the safety of common flour bleaching agents and found them acceptable for use. Some consumers prefer unbleached flour, but there is no widespread scientific consensus that bleached flour poses health risks at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Bleached wheat flour contains wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
Products containing Chocolate Cookie: Bleached Wheat Flour
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The Haagen-Dazs Company, Inc.
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cookie Topped With Peppermint Swirl Ice Cream And Peppermint Bark Pieces, Dipped In Luscious Dark Chocolate Cookie Squares Bars, Peppermint Bark
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving
423kcal
4.2Protein
25.4Fat
45.1Carbs
The Haagen-Dazs Company, Inc.
Chocolate Cookie Topped With Dulce De Leche Ice Cream, Dipped In Luscious Milk Chocolate Cookie Squares, Dulce De Leche
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving
395kcal
4.9Protein
22.2Fat
42.0Carbs