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n. - A protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains.

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  • For wheat, the term gluten includes the gliadin and glutenin protein families.
  • Amaranth flour is ideal for use in gluten-free diets.
  • Elimination of gluten from the diet improves the symptoms.
  • It is also a very popular ingredient in gluten-free baking.
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  • You can be a "glutton" (a heavy eater) for breads and cereals that have a lot of "gluten" (proteins found in cereal grains) in them.
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