white flour
noun
: a type of flour that is widely used in cooking, baking, etc., and that is made from wheat
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Corn tortillas are a gluten-free, whole-grain alternative to white flour tortillas.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
In contrast, traditional flour tortillas are typically made with white flour, water, a source of fat like vegetable shortening, lard, or oil, salt, and leavening agents like baking powder.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Refined carbohydrates — such as sugar, white rice and white flour — have higher glycemic levels, which are easier to break down and contribute to faster blood sugar spikes.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
What’s more, many cereals, especially those made with white flour and other refined grains, don’t offer a good balance of the three major macros: carbs, protein, and fats.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
To produce white flour, the bran and germ get stripped from the starchy bit, which is then ground up.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
In contrast, traditional flour tortillas are typically made with white flour, water, a source of fat like vegetable shortening, lard, or oil, salt, and leavening agents like baking powder.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Refined carbohydrates — such as sugar, white rice and white flour — have higher glycemic levels, which are easier to break down and contribute to faster blood sugar spikes.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
What’s more, many cereals, especially those made with white flour and other refined grains, don’t offer a good balance of the three major macros: carbs, protein, and fats.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
To produce white flour, the bran and germ get stripped from the starchy bit, which is then ground up.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
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“White flour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20flour. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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