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Refined Wheat Flour
Refined Wheat Flour
Also known as: maida
Low concern
Refined wheat flour is a staple food. Wheat is a major allergen and contains gluten (contraindicated for celiac disease and wheat allergy).
Found in
17,161 products
What it is
Refined wheat flour with bran and germ removed, leaving primarily endosperm.
Primary baking flour, structure provider.
Why it's flagged
- Wheat allergen (FDA major allergen)
- Gluten — contraindicated for celiac disease
What regulators actually say
"Flour, white flour, wheat flour, plain flour is the food prepared by grinding and bolting cleaned wheat."
"Wheat is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on food labels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standardized food (21 CFR 137.105); allergen disclosure required
European Union — EFSA
Authorised food
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