Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour Flour

Unbleached enriched wheat flour is made from wheat grains that have had the bran and germ removed. It is then bleached using a chemical process, but the 'unbleached' label means it has not undergone this bleaching. Enrichment adds back certain vitamins and iron lost during processing.

It is a staple ingredient in baked goods, providing structure and texture. Manufacturers use it as the primary ingredient in breads, cakes, cookies, and pasta.

Unbleached enriched wheat flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of carbohydrates and provides some B vitamins and iron due to enrichment. The WHO and other international bodies have not raised specific concerns about its consumption at typical dietary levels. Evidence does not link it to adverse health effects when consumed as part of a balanced diet.