: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough
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For these people, a gluten-free diet can help reduce symptoms and inflammation.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
With zero calories, zero sugar and zero sweeteners, this beverage is a clean choice that's also vegan, gluten-free and kosher.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Long's Bakery does not offer gluten-free or vegan doughnuts.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
On this particular cruise – New York to Reykjavik – I was told that about 70 passengers had listed their culinary preferences and dietary requirements – for special foods to address celiac disease, gluten-free, shellfish allergies, dairy- and lactose-intolerance, peanut allergies and much more.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
With zero calories, zero sugar and zero sweeteners, this beverage is a clean choice that's also vegan, gluten-free and kosher.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Long's Bakery does not offer gluten-free or vegan doughnuts.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
On this particular cruise – New York to Reykjavik – I was told that about 70 passengers had listed their culinary preferences and dietary requirements – for special foods to address celiac disease, gluten-free, shellfish allergies, dairy- and lactose-intolerance, peanut allergies and much more.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Gluten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gluten. Accessed 5 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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