Semolina Flour Enriched
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What it is
Semolina flour is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is the primary ingredient in traditional pasta and couscous. The wheat is milled into coarse granules, not a fine powder.
Why it's used
Semolina flour is used to make pasta, bread, and desserts. Its coarse texture and high gluten content give pasta its firm bite and prevent it from becoming mushy. It is also used in some baked goods for texture and in puddings.
Health notes
Semolina flour is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and some B vitamins. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated semolina and found no safety concerns at typical consumption levels. No specific upper intake limits have been set by regulatory bodies.
Allergen info
Semolina flour is derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It contains gluten.