Chocolate Cookie: Wheat Flour

Wheat flour is a powder made from grinding wheat grains. It is a staple ingredient in baking and cooking, forming the base for many breads, cookies, cakes, and pasta. Different types of wheat flour exist, varying in protein content, which affects their baking properties.

Wheat flour is primarily used as a structural ingredient in baked goods, providing the framework for products like cookies and cakes. Its gluten content helps doughs rise and hold their shape. It is found in a wide variety of processed foods, especially baked items and snacks.

Wheat flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of carbohydrates and some B vitamins and iron, especially when enriched. Whole wheat flour also provides dietary fiber. JECFA has evaluated wheat flour and found it to be safe for consumption. While some individuals have sensitivities or allergies to wheat, for the general population, it is considered safe at typical dietary levels.