Made With Smiles And Enriched Wheat Flour

Enriched wheat flour is made from wheat grains that have been milled to remove the bran and germ. During this process, certain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron are added back to the flour. This enrichment helps restore nutrients lost during milling and adds folic acid to help prevent neural tube defects.

Manufacturers use enriched wheat flour as a primary ingredient to provide structure and texture in a wide variety of baked goods. It is commonly found in products like bread, pasta, crackers, cookies, and cakes. Its consistent baking properties and added nutritional benefits make it a popular choice.

Enriched wheat flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The enrichment process is a public health measure aimed at reducing nutrient deficiencies, particularly for iron and B vitamins like folic acid. Folic acid enrichment has been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. There are no notable controversies regarding enriched wheat flour itself, though individuals with wheat allergies or sensitivities to gluten should avoid it.