Grain or Starch
Wheat Flour
About This Entry
Wheat flour is the global baking backbone — from bread to pastry, its gluten structure and neutral starch define wine pairings for crusty loaves with Chianti, Champagne, and oaked whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- barley flour
- basil
- black pepper
- cheddar
- chicken breast
- garlic
- matzo meal
- parmigiano reggiano
- rosemary
- rye flour
- semolina
- spelt flour
- tomato
- whole wheat flour
At a Glance
Group
Processed Grains
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Triticum aestivum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Wheat Flour
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Processed Grains
- Scientific name
- Triticum aestivum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary