Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: White Whole Wheat Flour?

Thanks for the explanation of the white and red wheat varieties. There is also durum wheat that pasta is made from; what is the difference there?

I think it is important to explain more about what whole wheat means. I presume many people think whole wheat means the whole product is made from wheat (as in the whole piece of bread is wheat) when it really means it contains the whole head of the wheat - all three parts including the bran. When the bran is removed we call it 'white flour' or just enriched flour or unbleached flour or something like that. It really isn't clear on labels what is in there regarding flour. I can see why it is confusing.

Despite my tolerance of IF and wheat, I need to be careful to never inadvertently recommend wheaty/branny things. They are some of the worst products for IBS in general.

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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!

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