gluten

[gloot-n]

noun

1. the tough, viscid, nitrogenous substance remaining when the flour of wheat or other grain is washed to remove the starch.

2. Archaic.,  glue or a gluey substance.

gluten

/ ˈɡluːtən /

noun

1. a protein consisting of a mixture of glutelin and gliadin, present in cereal grains, esp wheat. A gluten-free diet is necessary in cases of coeliac disease

gluten

1. The mixture of proteins, including gliadins and glutelins, found in wheat grains, which are not soluble in water and which give wheat dough its elastic texture.

2. Any of the prolamins found in cereal grains, especially the prolamins in wheat, rye, barley, and possibly oats, that cause digestive disorders such as celiac disease.

Other Word Forms

• glutenous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gluten¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, gluten is from the Latin word glūten glue

Word History and Origins

Origin of gluten¹

C16: from Latin: _glue

Example Sentences

"Millions of people around the world avoid gluten believing it harms their gut, often after experiencing real symptoms that range from mild discomfort to severe distress," Biesiekierski said.

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Their observations revealed that gluten provides vital structural support during cooking, helping pasta maintain its texture and shape.

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They were making it out of cassava flour, which is delicious, not heavy, and no gluten and all of that, and with cheese.

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She suffers from gluten intolerance and said she could no longer find food she could eat.

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Along with Target, five other major retailers announced recalls this week — including several particularly pertinent to shoppers who have Celiac or are gluten intolerant.

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