Unbleached Unbromated Enriched Wheat Flour

Unbleached unbromated enriched wheat flour is made by grinding wheat grains into a fine powder. 'Unbleached' means it has not been treated with chemicals to whiten it, and 'unbromated' means it does not contain potassium bromate. 'Enriched' means that certain nutrients, including iron and B vitamins like folic acid, niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin, have been added back after the milling process.

This type of flour is a primary ingredient used to provide structure and texture in a wide range of baked goods. It is commonly found in breads, buns, croissants, muffins, pastries, cookies, and bagels. Manufacturers use it as the main base for many grain-based food products.

Unbleached unbromated enriched wheat flour is a common food ingredient, not a food additive. The FDA mandates the enrichment of certain flours with iron and B vitamins to restore nutrients lost during milling and to help prevent nutritional deficiencies. Folic acid enrichment, in particular, helps reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects. This flour does not contain potassium bromate, a flour treatment agent that the FDA permits for use in flour; however, California will ban potassium bromate from 2027. JECFA has evaluated potassium bromate and stated it is not appropriate as a flour treatment agent.