: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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Corn tortillas are a gluten-free, whole-grain alternative to white flour tortillas.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The concept from restaurateur Genevieve Vang features a 100% gluten-free menu.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Made with real fruit purée and free from the nine major allergens, these treats are not only lunchbox-friendly but also USDA Organic, gluten-free and made without artificial flavors.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Flour tortillas are made with wheat flour, which contains gluten.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The concept from restaurateur Genevieve Vang features a 100% gluten-free menu.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Made with real fruit purée and free from the nine major allergens, these treats are not only lunchbox-friendly but also USDA Organic, gluten-free and made without artificial flavors.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Flour tortillas are made with wheat flour, which contains gluten.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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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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