Mini Chips Ahoy! - Unbleached Enriched Flour

Unbleached enriched flour is a refined wheat flour that has not been bleached. It is made by milling wheat grains, then sifting out the bran and germ to leave the starchy endosperm. The flour is then enriched with iron and B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) that are lost during processing.

Manufacturers use enriched flour as a base ingredient in baked goods like cookies, crackers, bread, and pasta. Its fine texture and gluten content provide structure and chewiness to these products. It is a common ingredient in many processed snack foods.

Enriched flour is considered safe by the FDA and is a common ingredient in the US food supply. It provides carbohydrates for energy and is fortified with essential B vitamins and iron. While it is a source of nutrients, whole grains are generally recommended for higher fiber and a broader nutrient profile. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated flour and its components.