Maida in English is called refined flour, all-purpose flour, or ** white flour**, a finely milled flour made from the wheat endosperm, stripped of fiber and nutrients, used for baking and Indian snacks.
Key Characteristics:
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- Refined: The bran (outer layer) and germ are removed from the wheat kernel, leaving the starchy endosperm.
- Texture:
It’s very fine, soft, and white, often bleached.
- Uses: Common in Indian cooking for pastries, bread, cookies, samosas, and other baked goods.
English Equivalents:
- Refined Flour
- All-Purpose Flour (though maida is often finer)
- White Flour
In essence, it’s the highly processed, low-fiber version of wheat flour that’s popular in India and South Asia for creating soft, pliable doughs.
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