Unbleached Enriched High Protein Wheat Flour
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What it is
Unbleached enriched high protein wheat flour is a finely ground powder made from wheat kernels. 'High protein' means it comes from hard wheat varieties, which have a higher gluten content. 'Enriched' means that certain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron have been added back after milling, as required by FDA for most refined grain products. 'Unbleached' means no bleaching agents were used to whiten the flour.
Why it's used
This type of flour is primarily used to provide structure and texture to baked goods. Its high protein content makes it ideal for products that require a strong gluten network, such as yeast breads, rolls, and some pasta, giving them chewiness and elasticity.
Health notes
Wheat flour is a common food ingredient and not regulated as a food additive by the FDA. The enrichment of flour with specific vitamins and iron is a public health measure mandated by the FDA to restore nutrients lost during processing and to prevent deficiencies. There are no specific controversies regarding unbleached enriched high protein wheat flour itself, beyond general dietary recommendations for grain consumption.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. This ingredient contains gluten.