USES OF FLOUR IN FOOD PRODUCTION

Flour is used as a thickening agent. Wheat flour also holds wet ingredients such as oils, milk and eggs together. It can do this because of a protein called gluten, which develops as the wheat is worked. Most recipes call for all-purpose flour, which is a mix of refined hard and soft wheats

Uses of flour:

• Cakes and pastries
• As thickening agents ( roux)
• Pasta
• Cookies and biscuits
• Pancake
• Tortilla