Wheat Gluten

Wheat Gluten is the dried protein fraction extracted from wheat flour by water washing.

The ingredient consists primarily of the storage proteins gliadin and glutenin, which together form the elastic viscoelastic network responsible for bread dough strength. Commercial wheat gluten carries a protein content of about 75 to 80 percent on the dry basis.

We source bulk Wheat Gluten from top China manufacturers for our partners, working with several of them. The manufacturers are in Anhui, Henan and Shandong. For this ingredient the minimum order is 500 kg and a 20-foot container takes 22 MT, and a smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.

Please send the grade you need, the volume and your destination port, and we will come back with a solution and a price.

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Minimum order: 500 kg
Qty in 20' FCL: 22 MT
Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner

Function: Bakery ingredient

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Specifications

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow powder
Purity/Assay (Food Grade)	≥ 80%
Purity/Assay (Feed Grade)	≥ 75%
Viscosity	≥ 5000 mPa·s
Moisture/Loss on Drying	≤ 8%
pH	6.0 - 8.0
Particle Size/Mesh	≥ 100 mesh
Ash	≤ 5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 mg/kg
Lead	≤ 0.5 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤ 0.5 mg/kg
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g

Common Markets Grades

Three grades of Wheat Gluten reach the market: food, feed, and industrial.

Food grade is the dominant commercial product, sold as a fine cream coloured powder under the common name vital wheat gluten. Vitality refers to the preservation of the protein's ability to hydrate and form a cohesive dough on rewetting.

Feed grade is similar in composition but processed under looser tolerances on colour and microbiological quality.

Industrial grade is processed for non food uses such as adhesives, biofilms, and pet food binders. Modified gluten products including deamidated and partially hydrolysed grades extend the functional range into emulsion and foam stabilisation.

Applications

Bread, bun, and roll formulations to strengthen weak base flours and increase loaf volume
Whole grain and multigrain breads where added gluten compensates for diluting effects of bran and seeds
Pasta and noodle manufacture for bite and cooking quality
Pizza dough and frozen dough for handling and oven spring
Vegetarian and vegan meat analogs including seitan and meat alternative patties
Pet food and pet treat binding
Aquaculture feed binder and protein source
Breakfast cereal binders for clusters and granola
Industrial adhesives and biodegradable film formulations
Surimi seafood analog texturizer

Brands Using Wheat Gluten

Widely-distributed consumer products that list Wheat Gluten on the ingredient label.

Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.

China Manufacturers of Wheat Gluten

Top Wheat Gluten manufacturers in China.

Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.

How We Help Source Wheat Gluten

Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Wheat Gluten out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Wheat Gluten together with other ingredients such as Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate and Diammonium Phosphate into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.

Regulatory Status

Wheat Gluten is regulated as an ordinary food ingredient in major markets.

It is not subject to specific food additive numbers but is required to be declared on the ingredient list of finished products.

Wheat and gluten are recognised priority allergens in the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia, and most other jurisdictions. Foods containing wheat gluten must carry clear allergen labelling.

Specifications for vital wheat gluten appear in the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius standard for wheat gluten products, which sets minimum protein content and quality parameters.

Manufacturing Process

Wheat Gluten Manufacturing Process

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Wheat Gluten is produced by water washing of wheat flour or wheat dough.

In the most common process, wheat flour is mixed with water to form a stiff dough. The dough is then washed under a stream of water that carries away starch granules, soluble proteins, and minor components.

What remains is the insoluble gluten network, a cohesive elastic mass of hydrated gliadin and glutenin. This wet gluten is rapidly dried in flash or ring dryers at temperatures that preserve the protein's ability to rehydrate.

The dried product is milled to a fine powder. The starch slurry recovered from the washing step is a coproduct of equal commercial value and supports the broader wheat starch industry.