Fortified British Wheat Flour
A staple food fortified to address common micronutrient gaps. Major allergen (wheat/gluten).
What it is
Wheat flour milled from UK-grown wheat and fortified per UK regulations with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
Whole-food/staple flour; structural and nutritional component of baked goods.
Why it's flagged
- wheat/gluten allergen — unsafe for celiac disease
What regulators actually say
"Enriched flour is the food, conforming to the definition and standard of identity for flour... to which has been added thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Wheat is a major allergen requiring declaration. Enriched flour standards in 21 CFR 137.165.
European Union — EFSA
Wheat is a labeled allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II; UK fortification under The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998.
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