: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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Cheez-Its is joining a growing roster of gluten-free snacks, including Chips Ahoy!
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Tucked off North Loop, this vegan, gluten-free bakery is a tribute to the punk rock band Bikini Kill.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The new shop will serve gelato, sorbet and desserts that are vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
The site includes choices like GLP-1, vegan, low-calorie, Mediterranean diet, Asian, pescatarian, gluten-free vegetarian and more.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Tucked off North Loop, this vegan, gluten-free bakery is a tribute to the punk rock band Bikini Kill.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The new shop will serve gelato, sorbet and desserts that are vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
The site includes choices like GLP-1, vegan, low-calorie, Mediterranean diet, Asian, pescatarian, gluten-free vegetarian and more.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 18 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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