: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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The tablets are quick-absorbing and free from soy, gluten, dairy, fish and yeast.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Just like with other cakes and quick breads, overmixing can cause the gluten in the flour to overdevelop, leading to a potentially tough or chewy crumb.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
For restaurant-goers with food sensitivities, a gluten-free penne is available upon request.
—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
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Just like with other cakes and quick breads, overmixing can cause the gluten in the flour to overdevelop, leading to a potentially tough or chewy crumb.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
For restaurant-goers with food sensitivities, a gluten-free penne is available upon request.
—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
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“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 26 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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