Flour, wheat, wholemeal

Wholemeal wheat flour is made by milling the whole wheat grain, including the bran and germ. The figures here describe the flour itself, rather than bread or other foods made from it. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 70g per 100g, alongside 12g of protein, 10g of fibre and 2g of fat.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Fibre helps support normal bowel function. Wholemeal wheat flour contains gluten, so it is not suitable for people with coeliac disease. Added ingredients can change the salt, sugar, fat and energy content of foods made with flour. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.