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What's in Allinson Products?

What's in Allinson Products?

Are there any GM ingredients in Allinson flours?

No, Allinson flour and yeast do not contain any GM ingredients.

Are Allinson baking ingredients suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, all our flour and yeast products are suitable for vegetarians.

Does Allinson produce gluten free flour?

At the moment, all our flour range contains gluten so is not suitable for people requiring a gluten free diet.

Are any of the Allinson baking ingredients gluten free?

The Easy Bake Yeast and the Dried Active Yeast are all gluten free.

Do any of the Allinson baking ingredients contain dairy products?

No, Allinson flour and yeast do not contain dairy products.

Are any of the Allinson flours bleached?

None of the flours produced by Allinson are bleached. The bleaching of flour was prohibited in 1997.

What is Type 55 Flour?

Type 55 flour is a French Flour made from French Wheat used to make white French Bread. There is no direct equivalent Allinson Flour - however a 50:50 mix of Plain and Strong White Bread Flour gives an approximation.

Is Allinson flour bleached?

It is illegal to bleach flour. It has been for many years.

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