Bleached Flour
Wheat
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Definition
Refined flour that has been stripped of its bran and germ and therefore lacking in naturally occurring vitamins and minerals.
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Health Impact
Bleached flour is typically treated with chemicals in the bleaching process such as benzoyl peroxide, potassium bromate, or chlorine. Potassium bromate is linked to health issues such as kidney damage and cancer in mice.
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What’s the Difference Between Bleached and Unbleached Flour?
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/bleached-vs-unbleached-flour#bottom-lineTaurine ameliorates potassium bromate-induced kidney damage in rats
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23913267/Carcinogenicity of potassium bromate administered in the drinking water to male B6C3F1 mice and F344/N rats
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9789944/Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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