Wheat Flour Type 00
Also known as: flour type 00
Tipo 00 flour is a finely-milled refined wheat flour where bran (fiber) and germ are removed. As a refined wheat product, it contains gluten (unsuitable for celiac disease) and has lower fiber/nutrient content than whole-grain alternatives.
What it is
Italian-classification wheat flour with the lowest ash content and finest grind; used for pizza, pasta, and bread.
Provides structure, gluten development, and texture to baked goods, pasta, and pizza dough.
Why it's flagged
- contains gluten - not safe for celiac/wheat allergy
- refined flour: lower fiber and nutrients than whole grain
- high glycemic load
What regulators actually say
"21 CFR 137.105 - Wheat flour: Standards of identity for wheat flour."
"Celiac disease is a well-characterized immune-mediated disease caused by immune reaction against specific gliadin epitopes, the main protein in wheat."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Subject to wheat flour standard of identity at 21 CFR 137.105; wheat is a major allergen requiring labeling.
European Union — EFSA
Italian standard regulates ash content; gluten labeling required.
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