Enriched Wheat Flour Wheat Flour

Enriched wheat flour is a common ingredient made by milling wheat grains into a fine powder. The term "enriched" means that certain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron, which are lost during the milling process, are added back to the flour.

Wheat flour serves as a primary structural ingredient in a wide variety of baked goods and other food products. It provides bulk, texture, and is a source of carbohydrates. It is commonly found in bread, cookies, cakes, pasta, and many snack foods.

Wheat flour is generally recognized as safe for consumption by the FDA as a food ingredient. Enriched flour contributes essential nutrients like B vitamins and iron to the diet. For individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, consuming wheat flour can cause adverse reactions due to its gluten content. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate basic food ingredients like wheat flour in the same way they assess food additives.