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Pastry Flour

Pastry flour is a finely milled wheat flour with a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, used to make tender baked goods such as pastries, pie crusts, biscuits, and some cakes.

Beneficial properties

low protein for tender texture versatile baking ingredient source of carbohydrates

Nutritional highlights

Pastry flour primarily provides carbohydrates, with small amounts of protein, iron, and B vitamins; enriched versions may contain added folic acid and other B vitamins.

Caution. Contains gluten and is not suitable for people with celiac disease or gluten-related disorders.

Conditions it helps with

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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