Passover Wheat Flour

Passover wheat flour is a type of flour made from wheat that is prepared according to Jewish Passover dietary laws. This means it is made from wheat that has not been in contact with water for more than 18 minutes, from the time it is milled until it is baked or cooked. This process is intended to prevent leavening or fermentation.

Passover wheat flour is used in baked goods and other foods intended for consumption during the Jewish holiday of Passover. It is often found in matzah, cakes, cookies, and crackers, where its specific preparation ensures it meets religious requirements.

Passover wheat flour is a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as intended. As a form of wheat, it contains gluten. The FDA has not set specific upper limits for wheat flour consumption. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated various wheat products, but no specific health concerns are associated with Passover wheat flour at typical consumption levels.