Product name White flour (maida)
Moisture 13-14%
Total ash 0.50-0.56%
Water absorption 58-60%
Dry gluten 10-11.5%
Wet gluten 26-30%
S.V. 19-23ml
Alcoholic acidity 0.062-0.068% Max
Acid insoluble ash 0.018-0.05% Max
Carbohydrates 75.92 gms
Protein 10-11%
Maida is a white flour from the Indian subcontinent made from wheat. Finely milled without any bran, refined and bleached. Maida is used extensively for making fast foods, baked goods such as pastries, bread, several varieties of sweets and traditional flat breads.