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Definitions for gluten
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Princeton's WordNet
glutennoun
a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough
Wiktionary
glutennoun
Fibrin (formerly considered as one of the "animal humours").
glutennoun
The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread.
glutennoun
A gluey, sticky mass of clay, bitumen etc.
Etymology: From gluten, from gluten.
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gluten
Gluten is a group of proteins, specifically prolamins and glutelins, typically found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. It helps foods maintain their shape by acting like a glue, holding food together and providing elasticity. It is primarily responsible for the chewy texture in bread products. However, it can cause harmful effects in people with certain health conditions, such as celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Webster Dictionary
Glutennoun
the viscid, tenacious substance which gives adhesiveness to dough
Etymology: [L., glue: cf. F. gluten. See Glue.]
Wikidata
Gluten
Gluten is a protein composite found in foods processed from wheat and related grain species, including barley and rye. Gluten gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its shape and often gives the final product a chewy texture. Gluten may also be found in some cosmetics, hair products, and other dermatological preparations. Gluten is the composite of a gliadin and a glutenin, which is conjoined with starch in the endosperm of various grass-related grains. The prolamin and glutelin from wheat constitute about 80% of the protein contained in wheat fruit. Being insoluble in water, they can be purified by washing away the associated starch. Worldwide, gluten is a source of protein, both in foods prepared directly from sources containing it, and as an additive to foods otherwise low in protein. The fruit of most flowering plants have endosperms with stored protein to nourish embryonic plants during germination. True gluten, with gliadin and glutenin, is limited to certain members of the grass family. The stored proteins of maize and rice are sometimes called glutens, but their proteins differ from true gluten.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Gluten
glōō′ten, n. the nitrogenous part of the flour of wheat and other grains, insoluble in water.—ns. Glu′tin, Glī′adin, the separable viscid constituent of wheat-gluten, soluble in alcohol. [L. gluten, the same as glus. See Glue.]
Editors Contribution
gluten
A form of protein.
Gluten can be found in specific grains and then types of bread.
Submitted by MaryC on August 19, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gluten in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gluten in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of gluten in a Sentence
A lot of people don’t have experience with gluten free baking, but the key is not to stress about it and instead just keep trying to make it better.
It's funny because only one month ago, everyone was on a gluten-free diet. Now, suddenly everyone is a baker.
Hosts that are completely gluten-free are invalid matter for the celebration of the Eucharist.
Those breads often have more sugar or more salt, and gluten-free pretzels may have added fat, the product as a whole ends up being less nutritious.
Making bread can be intimidating for gluten free households, but with a good bread maker, you get the ingredients and just hit a button. It’s definitely a time saver.
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- غلُوتينArabic
- glutinuCorsican
- lepekCzech
- GlutenGerman
- glutenoEsperanto
- glutenSpanish
- gluteeniFinnish
- glutenFrench
- גלוטןHebrew
- ग्लूटेनHindi
- sikérHungarian
- glutenoIdo
- glutineItalian
- グルテンJapanese
- glutēns, lipeklisLatvian
- глутенMacedonian
- glutenDutch
- glutenNorwegian
- glutenPolish
- glútenPortuguese
- клейковина, глютенRussian
- glutenSlovene
- glutenSwedish
- 麸质Chinese
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