Paul Saladino· MD
The simple solution here is finding a sourdough from a baker that doesn't use an enriched flour. It should just have a wheat flour, water, and salt. That's it.
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The simple solution here is finding a sourdough from a baker that doesn't use an enriched flour. It should just have a wheat flour, water, and salt. That's it.
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but most sourdough breads are made with enriched wheat flour. Enriched wheat flour contains folic acid.
You want folate from foods. Sourdough bread actually contains folate. You do not want folic acid in your sourdough.