21/04/2026
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Most plain flour sold in Australian supermarkets is bleached and heavily processed, and the chemicals used are not something you want in your food.
๐จ Why bleached white flour is toxic:
Bleached with chlorine gas, benzoyl peroxide or azodicarbonamide (ADA), the same chemical used in yoga mats and shoe rubber. Yes, really.
Alloxan byproduct -formed during chlorine bleaching, shown in studies to destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, linked to diabetes risk
Stripped of ALL nutrients, the bleaching and refining process removes fibre, vitamins B1, B2, B3, E, calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc
Bromated flour, some brands add potassium bromate to "improve" texture, a known carcinogen banned in the EU, UK and Canada but still used in some products
Spikes blood sugar rapidly- refined white flour acts like pure sugar in your body, contributing to insulin resistance, inflammation and weight gain
Glyphosate residue - non-organic wheat is commonly sprayed with glyphosate (Roundup) just before harvest as a drying agent. Residues end up in your flour.
Linked to gut damage - chemical residues disrupt the gut microbiome and contribute to leaky gut and chronic inflammation
Australians eat this in bread, pasta, cakes, biscuits and sauces every single day. ๐ณ
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What to switch to certified organic flours available in Australia:
Wholemeal organic flour - retains all nutrients, fibre and natural goodness
Spelt flour - ancient grain, easier to digest, naturally lower in gluten
Einkorn flour - oldest wheat variety, higher in protein and nutrients
Rye flour - lower GI, rich in fibre, great for gut health
Buckwheat flour - naturally gluten free, high in antioxidants
Almond or coconut flour - grain free, low carb, nutrient dense
Australian certified organic brands to look for: Demeter, Kialla Pure Foods, Powlett Hill, Honest to Goodness, Flannerys, Ceres Organics, Mt Elephant
Look for the ACO (Australian Certified Organic) logo or NASAA Certified Organic on the pack. That's your guarantee it's free from bleaching chemicals, bromates and glyphosate.
Simple swap: Next time you bake, swap plain white flour 1:1 with organic wholemeal or spelt flour. Your gut, blood sugar and long term health will thank you.
Real food doesn't need to be chemically whitened.
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