Ingredient

Vital Wheat Gluten

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add vital wheat gluten to baked goods to improve dough strength, elasticity, and …

What it is

Vital wheat gluten is a natural protein found in wheat. It is made by washing wheat flour dough to remove starch, leaving behind the sticky, elastic gluten protein, which is then dried and ground into a powder.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add vital wheat gluten to baked goods to improve dough strength, elasticity, and chewiness. It helps bread rise better and gives it a chewier texture, especially when using flours with lower protein content or whole grains.

Health notes

Vital wheat gluten is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a common food ingredient. It is a protein that is safe for most people to consume. However, individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity must avoid it due to its gluten content, which can cause adverse digestive and other health reactions in these populations.

Allergen info

Vital wheat gluten is derived from wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It contains gluten.

Products containing Vital Wheat Gluten

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totinos Pizza Sticks Pepperoni Pies/Pastries/Pizzas/Quiches - Savoury (Frozen) 241kcal 8.6Protein 10.3Fat 29.3Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totinos Party Pizza Crsp Crst Pizza Supreme Pies/Pastries/Pizzas/Quiches - Savoury (Frozen) High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 219kcal 7.1Protein 11.0Fat 24.5Carbs FIELD ROAST Field Roast, Vegetarian Grain Meat Sausages, Mexican Chipotle Other Meats High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 272kcal 25Protein 13.0Fat 13.0Carbs Yves Veggie Cuisine, Veggie Pepperoni YVES VEGGIE CUISINE Yves Veggie Cuisine, Veggie Pepperoni Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 150kcal 23.3Protein 1.7Fat 10Carbs Toaster Pastries NATURE'S PATH Toaster Pastries Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 404kcal 5.8Protein 8.7Fat 76.9Carbs Frosted Toaster Pastries NATURE'S PATH Frosted Toaster Pastries Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving 404kcal 5.8Protein 9.6Fat 73.1Carbs Veggei Ham YVES VEGGIE CUISINE Veggei Ham Other Meats 157kcal 23.5Protein 2.0Fat 11.8Carbs Veggie Turkey, Vegan YVES VEGGIE CUISINE Veggie Turkey, Vegan Other Meats 157kcal 23.5Protein 2.0Fat 7.8Carbs SPARTAN Spartan, Rising Crust Supreme Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 219kcal 8.4Protein 8.4Fat 27.1Carbs SPARTAN Spartan, Rising Crust 3 Meat Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 236kcal 9.0Protein 9.0Fat 28.5Carbs SPARTAN Spartan, Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 231kcal 9.0Protein 8.2Fat 29.9Carbs Frosted Toaster Pastries NATURE'S PATH Frosted Toaster Pastries Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 66% DV per serving 404kcal 5.8Protein 9.6Fat 75Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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