Enriched Bleached And Unbleached Wheat Flour

Wheat flour is a powder made by grinding wheat grains. "Enriched" means that certain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron have been added back after processing. "Bleached" flour is treated to whiten it and improve baking qualities, while "unbleached" flour naturally whitens over time.

Wheat flour provides structure and bulk to baked goods. It is a primary ingredient in many foods, including breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, and other pastries. It is also used in various snacks and processed foods.

Wheat flour is a common food ingredient. Enriched wheat flour is fortified with essential nutrients like folic acid, iron, and B vitamins, as required by the FDA for most refined grain products. Some individuals have sensitivities or allergies to wheat or gluten, a protein found in wheat. Neither JECFA nor EFSA evaluates whole food ingredients like wheat flour in the same way they do food additives.