Chocolate Cookies: Wheat Flour
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What it is
Wheat flour is the fine powder made from grinding wheat grains. It's a staple ingredient used in baking and cooking worldwide. Different types of wheat flour exist, varying in protein content, which affects their baking properties.
Why it's used
Wheat flour is primarily used as a structural ingredient in baked goods like bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries. It provides the framework for these products due to its gluten-forming proteins. It's also used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
Health notes
Wheat flour is a common food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of carbohydrates, B vitamins, and minerals. Whole wheat flour also provides dietary fiber. JECFA has evaluated wheat flour and its components. Some individuals have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, which requires avoiding gluten found in wheat.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Wheat flour contains gluten, a protein that can cause adverse reactions in people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Products containing Chocolate Cookies: Wheat Flour
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Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc.
Ice Cream Sandwiches, Very Necessary Vanilla Bean
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
365kcal
3.9Protein
19.2Fat
42.3Carbs
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc.
Completely Crush-Worthy Cookies 'N Cream Sandwich
243kcal
5.7Protein
5.7Fat
41.4Carbs