Is Maida Gluten Free?

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Maida, often used in Indian cooking, is refined wheat flour. Wheat and all of its derivatives contain gluten.

Maida and the Gluten Free Diet

Maida is a finely milled and refined wheat flour predominantly used in South Asian cuisine, particularly in India. It is similar to all-purpose flour in texture, but it undergoes a bleaching process that gives it a distinct white appearance. Maida is a versatile ingredient used in various culinary applications, including baking, frying, and making flatbreads.

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Foods That Commonly Contain Maida

Naan
Paratha
Puri
Samosas
Biscuits
Cakes

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