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Gluten

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Usage Tips

  1. Gluten is used to increase the dough strength which helps baked dishes in holding their shape.

Common names and forms

  1. Wheat Gluten

Description

Gluten is a protein present in cereal grains like wheat, barley and rye. 

Health benefits

  • Gluten is high in protein and low in fats.(1)
  • It is a source of energy too.(1)

Note

  • Gluten sensitive people must avoid gluten consumption as it may cause skin allergy and lower the immune system. It may lead to celiac disease (serious autoimmune disease in which ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine).(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.livestrong.com/article/547699-health-benefits-of-gluten/

(2) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-shocking-reasons-why-gluten-is-bad#section1

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