Flour
What is Flour?
Flour is a powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, or starchy vegetables. In the UK, it most commonly refers to wheat flour, which is milled from wheat grain. The milling process separates the bran and germ from the endosperm, which is then ground into flour of varying fineness.
Is Flour vegan?
Flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Flour gluten-free?
Wheat flour contains cereals containing gluten, which is one of the 14 allergens that must be declared on food labels in the UK.
What is Flour used for?
Flour is a fundamental ingredient in baking, providing structure and texture to a vast range of products.
Is Flour safe?
Flour itself is not a food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Flour is a fundamental ingredient in baking, providing structure and texture to a vast range of products. It acts as a binder and thickener in sauces and gravies, and is essential for making bread, cakes, biscuits, and pasta.
Health notes
Flour itself is not a food additive and does not have an E-number. Wholemeal flour is a source of dietary fibre, which is important for digestive health. Refined white flour has had the bran and germ removed, reducing its fibre and nutrient content. The UK government's Eatwell Guide recommends that starchy carbohydrates like bread and pasta should make up just over a third of the food we eat, choosing whole grain versions where possible.
Allergen info
Wheat flour contains cereals containing gluten, which is one of the 14 allergens that must be declared on food labels in the UK. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Foods that contain Flour
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