Unbleached And Unbromated Wheat Flour

Unbleached and unbromated wheat flour is a powder made by grinding wheat kernels. It is "unbleached" because it has not been whitened with chemical agents, and "unbromated" means it has not been treated with potassium bromate.

This flour is a fundamental ingredient in many baked goods, providing structure and bulk. It is commonly used in breads, cakes, pastries, and other dough-based products.

Wheat flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a basic food ingredient. For most people, it is a common dietary staple with no specific health concerns at typical intake levels. However, it contains gluten, which can cause adverse reactions in individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The "unbromated" aspect means it does not contain potassium bromate, an additive that FDA permits for use in flour but JECFA has stated is not appropriate as a flour treatment agent and did not set an acceptable daily intake. California will ban potassium bromate from 2027.