🌾 Baker’s Choice Tepung Gandum (All-Purpose Flour)
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Protein: 9.5–10.5%
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Wet gluten: ≥ 26%
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Ash: ≤ 0.55%
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Moisture: ~13.8–14.0%
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Vitamin-enriched, unbleached, certified HALAL & SIRIM
Description & Uses:
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Milled from a blend of soft and hard wheat.
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Versatile for pan mee (flat noodles), cakes, cookies, tarts, pies, pancakes, roti jala, fried goods (like cucur udang) and steamed items (e.g., pau)
Vendor Notes:
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Popular 1 kg packs range from RM3.35 to RM4.95 in Malaysia
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Some sellers caution about storing in cool, dry places as warm storage may lead to weevils; refrigeration once opened is recommended
Baker Insights (Reddit):
“APF…can be ‘converted’ to cake flour with the help of cornstarch…”
This shows how flexible AP flour can be in various recipes, like pastries.
🥟 Baker’s Choice Tepung Pau (Pau / Mantou Flour)
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Protein: 9.5–10.5%
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Wet gluten: ≥ 26.0%
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Ash: ≤ 0.48%
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Moisture: ≤ 14.0%
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Certified HALAL, SIRIM
Designed For:
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Steamed buns (pau/mantou) with ideal whiteness and soft, airy texture favored by commercial producers
Market Position:
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Usually around RM3.45–RM4.00 per kilogram
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Listed among top pau flours in Malaysia alongside brands like Happy Grass and Blue Key
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Often packaged in 1 kg versions for home bakers.
🔍 Quick Comparison
| Feature | Tepung Gandum (AP) | Tepung Pau |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.5–10.5% | 9.5–10.5% |
| Wet gluten | ≥ 26% | ≥ 26% |
| Ash/moisture | ~0.55% / ~14% | ~0.48% / ≤ 14% |
| Enrichments & Certs | Vitamins, HALAL, SIRIM | HALAL, SIRIM |
| Best Use | Versatile: noodles, cakes, etc. | Steamed buns (pau, mantou) |
| Price (1 kg pack) | RM3.35–RM4.95 | RM3.45–RM4.00 |
✅ Tips & Insights
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Both flours share similar protein and enrichment levels, but the pau flour is calibrated for steaming, delivering brighter color and softer crumb.
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The all-purpose flour is your go‑to for everyday mixed baking or cooking tasks.
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For best results, store both in cool, airtight conditions to avoid bugs.
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If you want even lighter baked goods (like chiffon or sponge cakes), you can blend paa flour with cake flour or cornstarch—enthusiasts often do this using AP + cornstarch trick
