Vital Wheat Gluten - 50 lb Bag

Vital wheat gluten, or just gluten, comes from wheat flour. It is made by removing the starch from the flour, leaving behind the gluten. This gluten is high in protein, about 75-80%. Individuals can use it in baking to make dough stretchier and rise better, which is incredibly beneficial for bread makers. Additionally, vital wheat gluten is used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan diets, where it serves as a binder and provides a chewy texture to meat alternatives like seitan. It is also utilized in the production of certain food products like imitation meats, noodles, and pasta to enhance texture and protein content.