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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add enriched wheat flour as the primary structural ingredient in many baked goods. …
What it is
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 and then adding back these essential nutrients, which are partially lost during the refining process.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add enriched wheat flour as the primary structural ingredient in many baked goods. It provides the base for cakes, cookies, breads, and pastries, contributing to their texture and volume.
Health notes
Enriched wheat flour is a staple in the American diet and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The added nutrients help prevent deficiencies in the population. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated wheat flour.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Enriched wheat flour contains gluten, a protein found in wheat that can cause adverse reactions in individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.