White bread
Description
White bread is a soft, light-colored bread made from refined wheat flour, which has had the bran and germ removed. This refining process, which leaves only the starchy endosperm, results in a bread that is popular for its soft texture but is lower in fiber and nutrients compared to whole wheat bread.
Ingredients: White bread is typically made from wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast. The flour is "refined" by removing the outer bran and inner germ layers.
Processing: The removal of the bran and germ, which contain most of the fiber, vitamins, and minerals, gives white bread its characteristic light color and soft texture.
Nutritional differences: This refining process means white bread retains less natural fiber, vitamins, and minerals than whole wheat bread, which is made from the entire wheat grain. Some nutrients may be added back through enrichment, but it still lacks the fiber of whole grain options.
Uses: Its soft texture makes it a popular choice for sandwiches and toast.
Type
Bread
