gluten
/ˈɡluːt(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
A mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, especially wheat, which is responsible for the elastic texture of dough.Of all the gluten grains, wheat gluten has the highest gliadin content....
- In celiac disease, the immune system reacts to a protein called gluten found in wheat, barley or rye.
- Wheat, gluten, and other proteins in food may elicit allergic symptoms.
Origin
Late 16th century (originally denoting protein from animal tissue): via French from Latin, literally 'glue'.