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Gluten

Medical Definition: A protein substance of wheat which is intermixed with the starchy endosperm of the grain. It causes the carbon dioxide produced during dough fermentation to be retained by the dough in a manner which provides the porous and spongy structure of bread. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Guide Notes: a plant protein
Also Called: Glutelins
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 8002-80-0
Gluten Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Gliadin - Simple protein, one of the prolamines, derived from the gluten of wheat, rye, etc. May be separated into 4 discrete electrophoretic fractions. It is the toxic factor associated with celiac disease.

Gluten Medical Definitions and Terms

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