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Pillsbury Flour, Unbleached
Cooking & Baking
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Pillsbury Flour, Unbleached

Pillsbury
5 lb
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
3g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Best Unbleached All-Purpose Flour is a familiar staple in the American baking aisle — you’ll find the 5 lb bag stacked near other baking essentials like sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cake mixes and shortenings. Positioned as a reliable, every-day flour, the Pillsbury brand evokes a long family-baking tradition, marketed toward home bakers, parents and anyone who values convenience and consistency in the kitchen. The label leans into simple, wholesome cues: “unbleached,” “non-GMO,” “enriched,” and “kosher,” offering a mild health halo without organic certification or child-focused cartoon branding. The ingredient list is short — milled wheat with added niacin, iron, B vitamins and a processing enzyme — which communicates familiarity and utility rather than indulgence. In plain terms, the product is a milled, refined wheat flour used as a core cooking ingredient rather than a ready-to-eat food; it’s typically used for everything from weeknight pancakes and cookies to holiday pies and bread. Sensory details are straightforward: a fine, soft off-white powder with a neutral, slightly wheaty aroma and a silky texture when sifted; it comes in a paper bag designed to be scooped, poured or transferred to canisters. Rituals around this product include measuring by cup or weight, sifting for lighter cakes, and the tactile act of kneading dough on a floured counter. In American grocery culture, Pillsbury unbleached flour sits at the intersection of tradition and practicality — dependable pantry core for holiday-baking, weekend projects, and everyday cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 73
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Protein3g
* 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

Unbleached, Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid,, Enzyme..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary ingredient (milled, refined wheat flour with added vitamins and an enzyme) rather than a ready-to-eat industrial formulation, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Flour, Unbleached

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This unbleached flour is a versatile staple that’s great for baking, but it’s not exactly a superfood. It’s low in sugar and has some added nutrients like iron and B vitamins, which is a nice touch, but it’s still a refined flour. If you’re looking for whole grains or fiber, you might want to explore whole wheat or alternative flours.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
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