Ingredients: Wheat Flour
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What it is
Wheat flour is a powder made from grinding wheat grains. It is a staple ingredient in baking and cooking, forming the base for many breads, pastries, and other food products. The type of wheat and how it is milled affects the flour's properties.
Why it's used
Flour provides structure and texture to baked goods. It acts as a binder in many recipes. It is found in a wide variety of foods, including bread, cakes, cookies, pasta, and as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
Health notes
Wheat flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a primary source of carbohydrates in many diets. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated wheat flour and its components. While whole wheat flour contains fiber and nutrients, refined flour has less.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA. It contains gluten, a protein that can cause adverse reactions in individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.