The Bottom Line on White Whole-Wheat Flour
Like many of you, I have become a big fan of the White Whole Wheat. It’s basically a lighter (in both taste and color) type of whole wheat flour, so it’s a great choice when you are looking for the health benefits that whole wheat flour has to offer but are not looking for the heavier taste and hearty texture.
Call me a pessimist but in some ways, this White Whole Wheat Flour sounded too good to be true, so I decided to do a little investigating and you know what? This stuff is the real deal. Milder, lighter, and still nutrient dense!
So what exactly is White Whole Wheat Flour??
White whole wheat is just that, it is a type of wheat that has no major genes for bran color (unlike traditional “red” wheat flour). The Whole Grains Counsel says, “An easy way to think of it is as a sort of albino wheat”. (I love that explanation; it makes it super simple to understand).
It is not bleached; it is simply a white wheat that is naturally light tan in color and has a milder flavor than the whole wheat flour we are used to. Unlike bleached white flour, white whole wheat flour is whole flour, meaning it incorporates the bran, germ, and endosperm, supplying us with all of the nutrient density of traditional whole wheat flour.
According to the Whole Grains Counsel, both whole “red” and whole “White” wheat flour are nutritionally equal.
Bottom Line:
White Whole Wheat Flour rocks!!! It’s both lighter in color and milder in taste than traditional whole wheat flour but still packs all the same nutritional benefits. As far as I’m concerned there is really no need to have bleached white flour in your kitchen any more… white whole wheat is the way to go!
If you want to read more about white whole wheat flour, check out “The Whole Grains Counsel”… it’s super informative.
So what exactly is White Whole Wheat Flour??
White whole wheat is just that, it is a type of wheat that has no major genes for bran color (unlike traditional “red” wheat flour). The Whole Grains Counsel says, “An easy way to think of it is as a sort of albino wheat”. (I love that explanation; it makes it super simple to understand).
It is not bleached; it is simply a white wheat that is naturally light tan in color and has a milder flavor than the whole wheat flour we are used to. Unlike bleached white flour, white whole wheat flour is whole flour, meaning it incorporates the bran, germ, and endosperm, supplying us with all of the nutrient density of traditional whole wheat flour.
According to the Whole Grains Counsel, both whole “red” and whole “White” wheat flour are nutritionally equal.
Bottom Line:
White Whole Wheat Flour rocks!!! It’s both lighter in color and milder in taste than traditional whole wheat flour but still packs all the same nutritional benefits. As far as I’m concerned there is really no need to have bleached white flour in your kitchen any more… white whole wheat is the way to go!
If you want to read more about white whole wheat flour, check out “The Whole Grains Counsel”… it’s super informative.
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Krista :
Thanks Dani!! I haven't seen White Whole Wheat but would have assumed it was some kind of schmozzle. I'm going to go grab some and give it a try.
posted on November 17, 2008 6:30 PM
Jen :
This is so interesting! I assumed that the whole wheat flour was chemically altered to make it white. I just found your site through Roni's and think that it is awesome!
posted on December 2, 2008 3:56 PM
Dani :
Krista and Jen - I know! me too... it seems to good be true, right?!
posted on December 2, 2008 4:55 PM
Kirk :
Read wikipedia in addition to the trade association... White whole wheat has about 30% less protein. No such thing as a free lunch, eh?
posted on December 13, 2008 9:09 PM
linda mclarty :
where would i find this flour? thanks
posted on December 20, 2008 5:36 AM
Elaine :
I have a question about white whole wheat flour. Do you use the same amount of white whole wheat flour if the recipe calls for 2 coups white flour? Thanks!
posted on January 12, 2010 6:50 AM
paula :
I'm glad to find this. I mistakenly bought white whole wheat flour - I'm glad to know I didn't waste my money. Thanks!
posted on January 31, 2010 4:41 AM