Additives · Flour treatment

Bleached flour

Flour whitened with a chemical bleaching agent.

Where it's restricted

What each rule says, with sources

• ✓ US (FDA): Allowed FDA allows bleached flour. Source
• ! Texas: Warning label required from 2027-01-01 Labels developed on or after January 1, 2027 must warn that the product contains an ingredient not recommended for consumption in Australia, Canada, the EU or the UK. (SB 25 (2025)) Source
• ! Louisiana: Warning label required from 2028-01-01 Products containing it must carry a QR code disclosure from January 1, 2028. (SB 14, Act 463 (2025)) Source

Also listed on labels as: Bleached Wheat Flour, Enriched Bleached Flour, Bleached Enriched Flour, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Bleached All Purpose Flour.

Products that list it

18,999 products in USDA's label data name Bleached flour in their ingredients.

• 8 Sub Buns Gonnella · Breads & Buns · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Seafood Bake Tempo · Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Mini Pancakes Signature Select · Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes · 1 recall
• Jelly Krimpets Tastykake · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall
• Crispy Onion Rings Red Robin · French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings · 1 recall
• Premium Crab Cakes Dockside Classics · Other Deli · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Oreo Muffins, Oreo The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co. · Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Red Velvet Cupcakes Marketside · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Turkey Gravy, Turkey Hy-vee · Gravy Mix · 1 recall
• Cheese Pizza, Cheese Beach · Pizza · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Creme Filled Krimpets Tastykake · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall
• Gourmet Lobster Cakes Dockside Classics · Sushi · 1 recall