Unmalted flaked wheat is a common ingredient in wheat beers, and is essential to styles like Belgian lambic and wit. It can add starch haze and higher levels of protein than malted wheat. Flaked wheat also imparts more wheat flavor "sharpness" and a thicker mouthfeel than malted wheat. Use 0.5-2 lb. per 5 gal. batch, or up to 50% of the grain bill in classic witbier or lambic recipes. Flaked wheat must be mashed with base malt.
