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').