We all know that eating raw flour directly, like chips, isn’t something we typically do. However, haven’t you ever been tempted to taste a bit of cookie dough or lick the spatula while baking? Well, those tasty treats contain raw flour. So, let’s find out if it’s safe to eat raw flour when you’re baking.
Safe
Simply put, eating raw flour is not safe. When flour is made, the grains used can be contaminated with bacteria. This means there’s a risk of getting sick if you eat raw flour. If the flour has been contaminated with E.coli or salmonella, it can cause food poisoning. This is particularly risky for children and people over the age of sixty-five.
Alternatives
If you really, really can’t resist eating cookie dough and batter, there are some ways to make it safer for you. You can make heat-treated flour at home by cooking it before using it. This kills any bacteria that might be in the flour, so you can enjoy the cookie dough without getting sick. Just spread some flour on a pan and bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for seven minutes. This also applies to packaged mixes you can buy at the store, like brownie or cookie mixes.
So, while raw flour isn’t safe to eat, you don’t have to give up cookie dough and batter completely. That’s great news!
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