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King Arthur Multi Purpose Flour
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King Arthur Multi Purpose Flour

King Arthur Baking Company
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

King Arthur Multi Purpose Flour (24 oz) is a gluten-free baking blend you'll find in the grocery store’s baking aisle, grouped with other specialty flours and the gluten-free section near xanthan gum, baking mixes, and alternative-grain products. The brand leans on heritage and craft — “baking with joy since 1790” and 100% employee-owned messaging — and is pitched to home bakers who want reliable, everyday gluten-free performance without obscure ingredients. Packaging is a 24-ounce branded bag with clear ingredient listings and certifications like Certified B Corporation; label copy emphasizes "Ideal for all gluten-free recipes," "No xanthan gum," and "simple, wholesome ingredients," which creates a health-halo without organic or kid-focused branding. Sensory expectations: a fine, pale white-to-ivory powder with a neutral, slightly starchy aroma; it behaves like other multi-purpose gluten-free blends—light when sifted, slightly gummy if not combined with binders in some recipes. Typical rituals include measuring and whisking into batters for cakes, cookies, pancakes, and breads or using it as a 1:1 substitute in home baking sessions, holiday baking shifts, and weekend brunch projects. In plain processing context: this is an industrially prepared mix of milled flours and starches with added vitamins — more processed than whole grains, but made from basic culinary ingredients rather than long lists of additives. Culturally, it sits at the intersection of practical everyday baking and wellness-minded shopping, favored by those who want approachable gluten-free baking without specialty culinary skills.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 tbsp
Servings per Container: 22
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Specialty, Flour, Blend, (Rice, Flour,, Tapioca, Starch),, Potato, Starch,, Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Vitamin, and, Mineral, Blend, [Calcium, Carbonate,, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2)]..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is an industrially milled blend of flours and starches with added vitamins; it is a processed culinary product composed of basic ingredients rather than a highly formulated ultra-processed food with multiple industrial additives.

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Common Questions about King Arthur Multi Purpose Flour

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This flour is low in sugars and free from preservatives, which is a plus. However, it's not particularly high in protein or fiber, so if you're looking for a superfood, you might want to pair it with something like nuts or seeds to boost those nutrients.

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