Vital Wheat Gluten

Vital Wheat Gluten is the natural protein found in wheat. A small amount added to yeast bread improves the texture and elasticity of the dough. This versatile ingredient can also be used to make seitan, a vegan meat substitute.

Bob's Red Mill Vital Wheat Gluten is made from the protein found in the endosperm of the wheat berry, containing 70-80% protein. When combined with water it becomes highly elastic and has a taffy-like texture. A small amount added to yeast bread recipes improves the texture and elasticity of the dough, helps retain the gas and steam from baking, and gives more volume to the baked bread. It can be especially helpful for baking breads made with whole grain flours and coarse cereals. Vital wheat gluten is often used by commercial bakeries to produce light textured breads, and can easily put the home bread baker on a par with the professionals.

Vital wheat gluten is also a staple ingredient for meat and meat substitutes. It acts as a binder for meatballs, meatloaf, veggie burgers and tofu alike. Vital wheat gluten is the main ingredient in the popular meat substitute, seitan. To make seitan, mix vital wheat gluten with spices and then add water to make a dough. When the gluten dough is steamed, baked, boiled, or otherwise cooked, it becomes chewy with a very meat-like texture. See our package for an easy and delicious Basic Seitan recipe, as well as directions for a classic and hearty Honey Oatmeal Bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size
1/4 cup (30g)
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g
0%
Sodium 20g
1%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 23g
12%
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 9mg
0%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 24mg
0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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