Wheat in the Grocery Store Quiz

What does flour add to your baked goods?

True or false: The higher the protein percentage, the more gluten the flour will have and therefore will add volume and a chewy texture to baked goods.

What type of flour includes the wheat endosperm, germ and bran with a high protein content, but has a weaker gluten- forming ability due to the addition of the germ and bran?

True or false: Wheat that is delivered to a mill is weighed and moisture and protein levels are determined, no further tests are required and the grain is ready to be milled.

In preparation for milling, the wheat grains are tempered and rest in temper bins to condition for up to 24 hours. What is tempering?

Once the milling process is complete, some flours are conditioned to:

True or false: millers add conditioners (called bleaching) that create a smooth texture and improve the quality of the flour.