: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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Gourmet breakfast from a 100% gluten-free kitchen is served daily.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The main difference among flour varieties is protein content, which affects how much gluten develops.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Cut the gluten and the fried, exercise, no more sugar and apple pie.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Per the company, every blend is made with real fruit extracts and contains no gluten, sugar, artificial flavors or preservatives.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The main difference among flour varieties is protein content, which affects how much gluten develops.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Cut the gluten and the fried, exercise, no more sugar and apple pie.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Per the company, every blend is made with real fruit extracts and contains no gluten, sugar, artificial flavors or preservatives.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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gluten
noun
glu·ten
ˈglüt-ᵊn 
: a tough elastic protein substance in flour especially from wheat that holds together dough and makes it sticky
Medical Definition
gluten
noun
glu·ten
ˈglüt-ᵊn
: a gluey protein substance especially of wheat flour that causes dough to be sticky
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