Grain-free Flour Blend

A grain-free flour blend is a mix of flours made from sources other than traditional cereal grains like wheat, corn, or rice. These alternative flours can be derived from nuts, seeds, roots, or legumes. They are processed by grinding these plant-based ingredients into a fine powder.

Manufacturers use grain-free flour blends to create baked goods and other products suitable for people avoiding grains, often for dietary preferences or perceived health benefits. They function as a base ingredient, similar to traditional flour, providing structure and texture in items like cookies, crackers, and breads.

Grain-free flour blends are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended in food. They are not typically associated with significant health concerns at the levels found in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual ingredients that might be found in such blends, but the blends themselves are not usually evaluated as a single entity. Evidence regarding the health benefits or drawbacks of grain-free diets is mixed and often depends on the specific ingredients used in the blend.