Coating: Enriched Wheat Flour
What is Coating: Enriched Wheat Flour?
Enriched wheat flour is refined wheat flour that has added B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron. It is made by milling wheat grains into flour. The enrichment process adds back nutrients lost during milling.
Is Coating: Enriched Wheat Flour vegan?
Coating: 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 Coating: Enriched Wheat Flour gluten-free?
Enriched wheat flour contains gluten, a protein found in wheat.
Is Coating: Enriched Wheat Flour a major allergen?
Wheat is one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Coating: Enriched Wheat Flour used for?
Enriched wheat flour is a common ingredient in baked goods and breaded products.
Is Coating: Enriched Wheat Flour safe?
Enriched wheat flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Enriched wheat flour is a common ingredient in baked goods and breaded products. It provides structure and texture to foods like bread, pasta, crackers, and coatings for fried items.
Health notes
Enriched wheat flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of carbohydrates and added B vitamins and iron. Whole wheat flour, which contains the entire wheat kernel, is often recommended for higher fiber intake. JECFA has evaluated wheat flour and its components.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA. Enriched wheat flour contains gluten, a protein found in wheat.
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