Self-Rising Flour

Self-Rising Flour is a type of pre-mixed baking flour that combines milled wheat with a chemical leavening agent (baking powder) and salt, commonly used for quick breads, biscuits and cakes. It is essentially a convenience product in many Western and Southern-style baking traditions and is known for producing light, quick-rise baked goods without needing yeast. Nutritionally, Self-Rising Flour is primarily a refined carbohydrate source and contains modest protein; because it is usually made from white flour it is lower in fiber and micronutrients than whole-grain flours. It also contains added salt, at about 1.5g per 100g, which is worth noting if you monitor sodium intake. From a health perspective, self-rising flour is best seen as a baking ingredient rather than a nutrient-dense food: it provides energy and usable protein but little in the way of fiber, polyphenols or carotenoids. For a healthier approach in recipes, swapping to whole-grain versions or using whole-grain flour plus baking powder will increase fiber and micronutrient content while keeping the same baking function.Read more

Vegan · Lactose free · Processed · ~0.40€/100g