Organic Vital Wheat Gluten
What is Organic Vital Wheat Gluten?
Vital wheat gluten is the protein found in wheat. It is made by hydrating wheat flour, then processing it to remove starch and bran, leaving the gluten behind. The resulting product is typically dried and powdered.
Is Organic Vital Wheat Gluten vegan?
Organic Vital Wheat Gluten is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Organic Vital Wheat Gluten gluten-free?
Vital wheat gluten is derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Organic Vital Wheat Gluten used for?
Vital wheat gluten is used as a protein supplement and a binder in foods.
Is Organic Vital Wheat Gluten safe?
Vital wheat gluten is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Vital wheat gluten is used as a protein supplement and a binder in foods. It gives elasticity and chewiness to dough, making it useful in baked goods like breads and pizza crusts. It is also used in meat substitutes and some pasta products.
Health notes
Vital wheat gluten is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a concentrated source of protein. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Vital wheat gluten is derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It contains gluten.
Foods that contain Organic Vital Wheat Gluten
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Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Pancake & Waffle Whole Grain Mix, Organic 7 Grain
365kcal
13.5Protein
1.9Fat
71.2Carbs
The Kroger Co.
100% Whole Wheat Bread, 100% Whole Wheat
233kcal
9.3Protein
3.5Fat
46.5Carbs
Wakefern Food Corporation
Raisin Cinnamon Bread, Raisin
265kcal
11.8Protein
1.5Fat
50Carbs
United States Bakery
Organic Willamette Valley Great Seed Bread
256kcal
11.6Protein
5.8Fat
46.5Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Whole Wheat Organic Sandwich Bread, Whole Wheat
242kcal
9.1Protein
3.0Fat
48.5Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Early Bird Multi Seed Organic Bread, Early Bird Multi Seed
273kcal
12.1Protein
4.5Fat
48.5Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Multi-Grain & Seeds Organic Thin-Sliced Bread, Multi-Grain & Seeds
32kcal
7.1Protein
3.6Fat
46.4Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Whole Wheat Organic Sandwich Bread, Whole Wheat
250kcal
12.5Protein
3.1Fat
43.8Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Classic White Organic Hamburger Buns, Classic White
264kcal
7.5Protein
3.8Fat
49.1Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Touch O' Honey With Rolled Oats Bread Slices, Touch O' Honey
242kcal
9.1Protein
3.0Fat
48.5Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Multigrain Organic Sandwich Bread, Multigrain
250kcal
12.5Protein
4.7Fat
40.6Carbs
Glencourt Inc.
21 Grains & Seeds Thin Sliced Organic Bread, 21 Grains & Seeds
286kcal
10.7Protein
3.6Fat
53.6Carbs
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