QUIZ: What is gluten?
Answer: D.
Similar to cornstarch, gluten does not add significant taste to foods; it’s all about texture. Gluten’s two sub-proteins, glutenin and gliadin, form strands that create the elasticity found in dough, which also creates air pockets that help gluten products to rise, resulting in a light and chewy effect.
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