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Gluten Definition & Meaning

gluten
noun
  1. a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough

"Gluten" in song lyrics

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  • "what is gluten"
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  • "foods with gluten"
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  • "foods without gluten"
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Frequently asked questions

What does gluten mean?
a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough
What part of speech is gluten?
Gluten is a noun.

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