gluten in Portuguese
gluten in Portuguese is glúten — gluten means a protein found in wheat and other cereal grains, responsible for the stretchy texture of dough.
gluten in Portuguese
glúten
(cooking, biochemistry) The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread. [from 19th c.]
What does "gluten" mean?
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noun A protein found in wheat and other cereal grains, responsible for the stretchy texture of dough.
"People with celiac disease must avoid foods containing gluten."
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gluten in a sentence
- People with celiac disease must avoid foods containing gluten.
- Kneading bread dough develops the gluten, giving the loaf its chewy texture.
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What is "gluten" in Portuguese?
"gluten" in Portuguese is glúten. gluten means: A protein found in wheat and other cereal grains, responsible for the stretchy texture of dough.
How do you use "gluten" in a sentence?
Example: "People with celiac disease must avoid foods containing gluten." In Portuguese, "gluten" is glúten.
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