Shepherd's Grain Unbleached Enriched Flour

Shepherd's Grain Unbleached Enriched Flour is a type of all-purpose flour made from hard red winter wheat grown by farmers in the Pacific Northwest. The wheat is milled, and the resulting flour is enriched with iron and B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) to replace those lost during processing. It is unbleached, meaning it has not been treated with chemicals to whiten it.

This flour is used as a primary ingredient in baked goods, providing structure and texture. Its protein content makes it suitable for a wide range of products, from breads and bagels that require a chewy texture to cakes and cookies where a tender crumb is desired. Manufacturers add it to provide the fundamental building blocks for many packaged foods.

Enriched flour is a common ingredient in the US food supply. The FDA considers enriched flour to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). Enrichment adds back essential B vitamins and iron, which are important nutrients. JECFA has evaluated flour and its components, and EFSA has also assessed related substances. Typical consumption of enriched flour is not associated with adverse health effects.