Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is a protein derived from wheat flour, specifically the protein portion of the wheat grain. This ingredient is a common addition to many food products like bread, pasta, and baked goods. It is a plant-based ingredient and is not related to dairy or synthetic substances.
To produce wheat gluten, wheat flour is mixed with water to form a dough. The dough is then kneaded under running water, which washes away the starch from the wheat, leaving behind the gluten. This gluten is then dried and ground into a powder that can be added to various food products for its binding and elastic properties.
Wheat gluten is often included in food products to improve their texture and structure. It helps with the elasticity and rise in baked goods like bread and gives pasta its chewy texture. This ingredient is also used as a binder in meat substitutes like vegetarian sausages and burgers. Consumers may find wheat gluten listed on ingredient labels of products such as bread, pastries, cereals, and certain meat alternatives.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Wheat gluten
Warburtons Thick Sliced Seeded BreadSainsbury's Wholemeal Sourdough Half Bloomer Bread, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Almond Croissants
Sainsbury's Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Artisan Sourdough Roll, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Battered Cod Fillets
Sainsbury's Battered Onion Rings
Tesco BBQ Chicken, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich
M&S Beef & Onion with Peppercorn Mayo Roll
Sainsbury's Beef, Horseradish Mayonnaise Sandwich
M&S BLT Sandwich
Birds Eye Breaded Cod Cakes
Sainsbury's Breaded Cod Fillets
Sainsbury's Breadsticks Toasted Wheat Bran
Sainsbury's Brioche Burger Buns, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's British Cajun Spiced Chicken Mini Fillets
Warburtons Brown Sandwich Thins
Maltesers Buttons Pouch
Sainsbury's Caramel and Chocolate Cross Buns
Deli Kitchen Carb Lite Wraps
Asda Cauliflower Biryani Bites
M&S Cheese & Onion Sandwich
Tesco Cheese & Onion Sandwich
Tesco Cheese & Pickle Sandwich
Tesco Cheese Sandwich No Mayonnaise
