: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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For restaurant-goers with food sensitivities, a gluten-free penne is available upon request.
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The following are gluten-free and spiced with a hint of cinnamon.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
The fermentation process reduces gluten, which may make sourdough more tolerable for people with minor gluten sensitivities.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The Hotel Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana has a zero-tolerance policy for gluten.
—Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The following are gluten-free and spiced with a hint of cinnamon.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
The fermentation process reduces gluten, which may make sourdough more tolerable for people with minor gluten sensitivities.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The Hotel Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana has a zero-tolerance policy for gluten.
—Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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gluten
noun
glu·ten
ˈglüt-ᵊn 
: a tough elastic protein substance in flour especially from wheat that holds together dough and makes it sticky
Medical Definition
gluten
noun
glu·ten
ˈglüt-ᵊn
: a gluey protein substance especially of wheat flour that causes dough to be sticky
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