Wholemeal Flour
Wholemeal (whole wheat) flour is a whole grain ingredient with established nutritional value. The FDA has a defined standard of identity (21 CFR 137.200).
What it is
Flour milled from the entire wheat kernel including bran, germ, and endosperm.
Whole grain flour for baking; provides fiber and micronutrients.
Why it's flagged
- contains wheat allergen and gluten
What regulators actually say
"Whole wheat flour, graham flour, entire wheat flour is the food prepared by so grinding cleaned wheat... that, when tested by the method prescribed in paragraph (c)(2)... the proportions of the natural constituents of such wheat... remain unaltered."
"Wheat... is one of the major food allergens."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity (21 CFR 137.200); wheat is a major food allergen
European Union — EFSA
Cereals containing gluten require allergen labeling
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