Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour Wheat Flour

Enriched unbleached wheat flour is made from wheat grains that have been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving the endosperm. It is not treated with bleaching agents, and specific nutrients like iron and B vitamins (folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin) are added back after milling.

This flour serves as a primary structural ingredient in many baked goods, providing texture and volume. It is widely used in breads, cakes, pastries, and other processed foods.

Wheat flour is a common food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Enrichment with vitamins and minerals is mandated for certain flours in the US to restore nutrients lost during processing and to address public health needs. There are no specific health controversies associated with enriched unbleached wheat flour itself, beyond general dietary considerations for refined grains.