Pretzels: Enriched Unbleached Flour

Enriched unbleached flour is a type of all-purpose wheat flour. It is made from wheat grains that have had their natural nutrients removed during the milling process and then had some of those nutrients added back. "Unbleached" means it was not treated with chemicals to make it whiter.

Manufacturers use enriched unbleached flour as a primary ingredient in baked goods like bread, pretzels, cookies, and pasta. It provides structure and texture to these foods. It is a staple in many packaged snacks and baked items.

Enriched unbleached flour is a common ingredient in the US food supply and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The nutrients added back, such as iron and B vitamins (folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin), can help make up for those lost during milling. Whole wheat flour, which contains the entire wheat grain, is a source of fiber and other nutrients not typically found in enriched white flour.