Never Bleached
What is Never Bleached?
This term refers to flour that has not undergone a bleaching process. Natural bleaching occurs as flour ages, but commercial bleaching uses chemical agents to speed up the process and achieve a whiter color and different baking properties. 'Never bleached' indicates the flour was allowed to whiten naturally or was not treated with these chemicals.
Is Never Bleached vegan?
Never Bleached is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Never Bleached gluten-free?
Wheat flour also contains gluten.
Is Never Bleached a major allergen?
Flour is typically derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 major allergens.
What is Never Bleached used for?
Flour is a fundamental ingredient in baked goods. 'Never bleached' flour is often preferred by consumers seeking less processed ingredients and is commonly found in products like cookies, cakes, breads, and pastries where a more natural product is desired.
Is Never Bleached safe?
The FDA considers bleached and unbleached flour to be functionally equivalent and safe for consumption.
Why it's used
Flour is a fundamental ingredient in baked goods. 'Never bleached' flour is often preferred by consumers seeking less processed ingredients and is commonly found in products like cookies, cakes, breads, and pastries where a more natural product is desired.
Health notes
The FDA considers bleached and unbleached flour to be functionally equivalent and safe for consumption. Chemical bleaching agents are used in very small amounts and are either consumed or dissipate during the baking process. Regulatory bodies like the FDA have evaluated these agents and found them safe for their intended use. There are no widespread health concerns associated with the use of these bleaching agents at typical levels.
Allergen info
Flour is typically derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 major allergens. Wheat flour also contains gluten. If the flour is from a different grain, such as rice or corn, it would not be a wheat allergen or contain gluten.
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