Cone Ingredients: Bleached Wheat Flour

Bleached wheat flour is a type of flour made from wheat grains that has been treated to make it whiter and improve its baking qualities. The bleaching process helps to age the flour quickly, which changes the proteins and starch. This results in a softer flour that absorbs more liquid.

Manufacturers use bleached wheat flour in baked goods like cakes, cookies, pastries, and ice cream cones. Its fine texture and ability to create a tender crumb make it ideal for products where a light, soft structure is desired. It also helps to produce a brighter, whiter finished product.

Bleached wheat flour is a common food ingredient. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers wheat flour, including bleached varieties, safe for consumption. The bleaching agents used are approved food additives. There are no specific health concerns associated with bleached wheat flour itself beyond those of unbleached wheat flour.