: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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Skinny Pop Popcorn Kosher, gluten-free, and dairy-free, a box of 28 single serve bags of Skinny Pop Popcorn is $4 off this month.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Certified gluten-free, organic, and vegan, these capsules are like a brain boost in a bottle.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
This month a super-practical find—a gadget for opening cans without joint pain—a gluten-free pasta that even gluten-loving folks can get behind, and a new masala chai from one of our favorite spice companies.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
All menus, including those for kids, are clearly labeled with designations such as vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, contains nuts, sustainably sourced, and locally sourced.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Certified gluten-free, organic, and vegan, these capsules are like a brain boost in a bottle.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
This month a super-practical find—a gadget for opening cans without joint pain—a gluten-free pasta that even gluten-loving folks can get behind, and a new masala chai from one of our favorite spice companies.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
All menus, including those for kids, are clearly labeled with designations such as vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, contains nuts, sustainably sourced, and locally sourced.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 6 Oct. 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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