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gluten

nounmasculine/glutɛn/medium

glu·ten

Definition

A protein present in cereals such as wheat, barley, and rye, responsible for the elasticity of dough.
Many people have gluten intolerance.
Gluten-free bread is made with alternative flours.
Common collocations
gluten intolerancegluten-free foodgluten protein

Etymology

Do latim 'gluten' ('cola, substância pegajosa').

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