Wheat Flour

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Wheat flour is a powder made from the grinding of wheat used for human consumption. Wheat varieties are called "soft" or "weak" if gluten content is low, and are called "hard" or "strong" if they have high gluten content. Whereas the whole wheat version is made by grinding entire wheat kernels into a powder, white flour removes the most nutrient-rich parts — the bran and germ ( 21 ). Thus, whole wheat flour is widely considered healthier. It's a good source of protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Usually a whole wheat flour would be a stone-ground wheat, as it is literally the whole grain milled into flour. It may also be referred to as wholegrain. Wholemeal flour has the germ and some other layers removed so it's not technically “whole”. One key difference between whole wheat flour and plain white flour is the fibre content. Whole wheat flour naturally contains the level of fibre found in wheat. Plain white flour on the other hand, has been stripped away of all of the fibre in wheat during the white flour production process. In most cooking uses you may substitute whole wheat for all-purpose flour without issue. Try it the next time you make breading for a chicken breast recipe, or thicken a sauce. Just remember the flavor could vary. When baking, experiment with your ratio of whole wheat to all-purpose. The main difference between bread flour and all-purpose flour is their protein content. Soft wheat flours, like all-purpose flour, are usually about 8 to 12 percent protein, while hard wheat flours, like bread flour, contain around 12 to 15 percent protein. In the domestic field, you have 3 main choices when it comes to flours: All-purpose, bread, and pastry.Our Whole Wheat Flour is made from red hard wheat to create a high gluten flour ideal for all kinds of baked goods. Unlike refined flour, our whole wheat flour includes all of the nutrition from the wheat germ, bran and endosperm of the wheat kernels.