Question

Why is it not advisable to sieve wheat flour?

Answer 1

Sieving wheat flour is not advisable as wheat bran, which is removed during sieving, is very rich in nutrients and is also a rich source of fiber. It is better to remove visible impurities by hand picking.

Answer 2

Answer:

It is "not advisable" to "sieve wheat flour". This is because sieving of wheat flour may result in the separation of the wheat from the wheat bran.

Explanation:

This mainly happens due to the difference in the size of wheat flour and wheat bran; bran which is much bigger in size than wheat flour is separated out by the sieve. Wheat bran is rich in many nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, etc. and so it must not be separated out by sieving. It is a better alternative to pick by hand and remove the visible impurities.