Unbleached Unbromated Wheat Flour

Unbleached unbromated wheat flour is a common food ingredient made by grinding wheat kernels. "Unbleached" means the flour has not been treated with chemical bleaching agents to whiten it. "Unbromated" means it does not contain potassium bromate, a dough-strengthening additive.

Wheat flour is a foundational ingredient used to provide structure and texture in a wide variety of baked goods. Manufacturers use it as a primary component in products like cookies, breads, cakes, and snack cakes, as seen in examples such as Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and Cheesy Rice Bites Appetizer.

Wheat flour itself is a basic food ingredient and not regulated as an additive by the FDA. The 'unbromated' designation indicates the absence of potassium bromate, an FDA-approved additive used to improve dough strength. While FDA permits potassium bromate, California will ban its use in food products starting in 2027. JECFA has evaluated potassium bromate and concluded it is not appropriate as a flour treatment agent, therefore setting no acceptable daily intake. The 'unbleached' designation means the flour has not been chemically treated to achieve a whiter color or faster aging.