Plain Flour
What is Plain Flour?
Plain flour is a finely milled wheat product. It is made by grinding wheat grains, with the bran and germ removed. This process results in a flour with a lower protein content compared to wholemeal flour.
Is Plain Flour vegan?
Plain Flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Plain Flour gluten-free?
Plain flour is derived from wheat, which is a cereal containing gluten.
What is Plain Flour used for?
Plain flour is a staple ingredient in baking, providing structure to cakes, biscuits, and bread.
Is Plain Flour safe?
Plain flour is not a food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Plain flour is a staple ingredient in baking, providing structure to cakes, biscuits, and bread. It acts as a binder and thickener in sauces and gravies. Its versatility makes it a common ingredient in a wide range of baked goods and savoury dishes.
Health notes
Plain flour is not a food additive and does not have an E-number. It is a source of carbohydrates and some B vitamins. Wholemeal flour, which includes the bran and germ, is a better source of dietary fibre. SACN recommends that free sugars should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy, and adults should have no more than 6g of salt a day; plain flour itself does not contribute significantly to these.
Allergen info
Plain flour is derived from wheat, which is a cereal containing gluten. Gluten is one of the 14 allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels.
Foods that contain Plain Flour
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