Wheat Flour
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What it is
Wheat flour is a fine powder made by grinding wheat grains. It is a staple food ingredient used worldwide.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use wheat flour as a primary ingredient in many baked goods like bread, cakes, and cookies. It also serves as a thickener in sauces and gravies, and as a binder in processed foods.
Health notes
Wheat flour is generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a typical diet. It is not regulated as a food additive by the FDA. The main health consideration for wheat flour is its gluten content, which can cause adverse reactions in individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate staple food ingredients like wheat flour as food additives.
Allergen info
Wheat is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It contains gluten, which can cause reactions in individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Products containing Wheat Flour
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Kellogg Company US
Kellogg Pop-Tarts Chocolate Peanut Butter 21.1Oz
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4.8Protein
10Fat
72.3Carbs
Kellogg Company US
Keebler Processor Private Label Wheat .59Oz 1Ct
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8.5Protein
10.9Fat
75.7Carbs
Kashi US
Kashi Pizza Mushroom Trio & Spinach 5.35Oz
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
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10.7Protein
6Fat
36.5Carbs
Kashi US
Kashi Pizza Mediterranean 12.7Oz
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
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12.7Protein
7.5Fat
31Carbs
Kellogg Company US
Mother's Ginger Snap 12Oz
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5.1Protein
16.4Fat
73.9Carbs
Kellogg Company US
Morningstar Farms Poultry Chik Patties Original 37.5Oz
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12.8Protein
9Fat
26.2Carbs
Kellogg Company US
Keebler Right Bites Cookies Fudge Grahams .71Oz
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4.5Protein
17.9Fat
73.2Carbs