: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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Customers can also opt for a gluten-free Double ShackBurger with 47 grams of protein or a vegetarian Double Veggie Shack Lettuce Wrap with 25 grams.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
What’s more, its capsules provide an option for vegetarians and those who need to avoid gluten.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
This cornbread is tender thanks to buttermilk and melted butter—just make certain to buy cornmeal that is certified as gluten-free.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
What’s more, its capsules provide an option for vegetarians and those who need to avoid gluten.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
This cornbread is tender thanks to buttermilk and melted butter—just make certain to buy cornmeal that is certified as gluten-free.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 8 Jan. 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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