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  1. Etymology

    The English word flour is originally a variant of the word flower, and both words derive from the Old French fleur or flour, … See more

    Flour - Wikipedia

    • Flour is a powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, nuts, or seeds. Flours are used to make many different foods. Cereal flour, particularly wheat flour, is the main ingredient of bread, which is a staple food for many cultures. Corn flour has been important in Mesoamerican cuisine since ancient times and remains a staple in the Americas. Rye flour is a c… See more

     What Is It and How to Use It
    What Is It and How to Use It
    Flour is a powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, nuts, or seeds. It is used to make many different foods, especially baked goods.
    History

    Maize or corn flour has been important in Mesoamerican cuisine since ancient times and remains a staple in the Americas. Rye flour is a constituent of bread in central and northern Europe. Archaeological evidence for making … See more

    Modern mills

    Roller mills soon replaced stone grist mills as the production of flour has historically driven technological development, as attempts to make gristmills more productive and less labor-intensive led to the watermill and … See more

    Composition

    Flour contains a high proportion of starches, which are a subset of complex carbohydrates also known as polysaccharides. The kinds of flour used in cooking include all-purpose flour (known as plain outsid… See more

    Types

    Wheat is the grain most commonly used to make flour. Certain varieties may be referred to as "clean" or "white". Flours contain differing levels of the protein gluten. "Strong flour" or "hard flour" has a higher gluten cont… See more

    Dangers

    Flour dust suspended in air is explosive—as is any mixture of a finely powdered flammable substance with air (see dust explosion). Some devastating explosions have occurred at flour mills, including an explosion i… See more

    Products

    Bread, pasta, crackers, many cakes, and many other foods are made using flour. Wheat flour is also used to make a roux as a base for thickening gravy and sauces. It can also be used as an ingredient in papier-mâché… See more

     
  1. Flour can be made from various sources, including12:
    • Wheat (the most common source)
    • Barley
    • Buckwheat
    • Corn
    • Lima beans
    • Oats
    • Peanuts
    • Potatoes
    • Soybeans
    • Rice
    • Rye
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    Although most flour is made from wheat, it can also be made from other starchy plant foods. These include barley, buckwheat, corn, lima beans, oats, peanuts, potatoes, soybeans, rice, and rye. Many varieties of wheat exist for use in making flour.
    www.madehow.com/Volume-3/Flour.html
    The most common varieties of flour are made from wheat although any grain can be made into flour, including rice, oats, corn, or barley.
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  3. Flour | Production, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Jul 20, 1998 · Flour, finely ground cereal grains or other starchy portions of plants, used in various food products and as a basic ingredient of baked …

  4. Definition, Components and Varieties of Flour - The …

    Feb 10, 2023 · Flour is the powdery substance created when a dry grain is pulverized. This is referred to as the milling process. The most common varieties of flour are made from wheat although any grain can be made into flour, …

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  6. 5 of the Healthiest Flours for Every Purpose

    Apr 18, 2023 · In fact, some popular flours aren’t made from grains at all, but rather nuts or seeds. Here are 5 of the healthiest flours for every purpose, plus their nutrient profiles. 1. Coconut flour ...

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  7. The Function of Flour in Baking - Baker Bettie

    May 14, 2018 · Learn the function of flour in baking, and the differences between white and whole wheat flour, bleached and unbleached flour, and all of the varieties of flour including: all purpose flour, bread flour, cake flour, self-rising …

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  8. Different Flour Types and Uses : Flour 101 - Food …

    Follow this flour 101 guide from Food Network on the different types and uses uses of flour to turn out the best baked goods.

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  9. Flour - Food Source Information

    Flour is considered a raw agricultural product and wheat can become contaminated from soil, animal feces, insects, diseased plants, and other agents during production, harvest, storage, or transport.

  10. Flour Basics: A Complete Guide to Understanding Flour …

    May 15, 2024 · What distinguishes one flour from another, and why does it matter? This post aims to answer all your questions about flour. Table of Contents. Introduction – What Exactly Is Flour? The Structure of the Wheat …

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