Vital Wheat Gluten
What is Vital Wheat Gluten?
Vital wheat gluten, or simply VWG, is a highly functional protein that has been separated from wheat starch and other grain components. It is used almost exclusively in high-speed bakeries to improve dough strength and provide additional dough tolerance to processing variations, mainly fermentation times and temperatures.
- Usage levels of VWG range from 1.0 to 4.0% (based on flour weight) for most yeast-raised doughs.
- However, it can go as high as 12.0% in high fiber breads.
- Usage levels of VWG range from 1.0 to 4.0% (based on flour weight) for most yeast-raised doughs.
- However, it can go as high as 12.0% in high fiber breads.
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Origin
This protein is found in wheat, barley, oats, rye and triticale. As a storage protein, it provides a reserve of amino acids for the developing seedling when germination occurs.
Utilization of vital wheat gluten expanded in the 1950s with the rise of large-scale bakeries which required the highest volumes regardless of flour quality variations due to wheat crop changeovers. Alongside potassium bromate, VWG soon became the biggest ally for bakers seeking the highest levels of production reliability.
PROGLU™️ Vital Wheat Gluten
Vital wheat gluten is a flour-like powder that contains nearly all gluten and minimal starch. It’s made by hydrating wheat flour, which activates the gluten protein, and it’s then processed to remove everything but the gluten. It’s then dried out and ground back into a powder again. PROGLU™️ Vital wheat gluten is a helpful ingredient in baking recipes.
Function of Vital Wheat Gluten
PROGLU™️ vital wheat gluten is a good source of vegetable protein and is particularly regarded for the following:
- Neutral flavor profile enables a wide range of product formulations
- Enhances moisture retention and mouthfeel
- Supports texturizing and binding; offers excellent extrudability
- Improves dough texture, elasticity in bakery
- Contributes to crumb structure and bread volume
- Economical source of protein enrichment
Commercial Production of Vital Wheat Gluten
From a manufacturing perspective, vital wheat gluten is a wheat flour protein material that has been separated from starch and most fibers, then dried carefully with a minimum amount of heat in order to preserve its vitality (i.e. preventing proteins from denaturing and losing their aggregation properties). Temperatures above 55°C (131°F) can adversely affect functionality.
The product comes as a dry powder. Commercial vital wheat gluten is roughly 75% protein, 6% total fat, 6% moisture and <1% ash.
Application of Vital Wheat Gluten
PROGLU™️ vital wheat gluten can absorb almost twice its weight in water (140–180% water). It is widely used in:
- Bakery
- Meat / Meat Alternatives
- Pasta
- Pet Food
- Snacks / Cereals
- Sports Nutrition
Regulation
PROGLU™️ vital wheat gluten holds a GRAS status by the FDA and thus can be used in food with no limitation other than current good manufacturing practice. Similar to other sources, it is not suitable for people with gluten-related disorders.
Similar regulations for VWG usage In the EU and should comply with EU directive 178/2002/EC.
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PROGLU™️ P80 Vital Wheat Gluten, Minimum 80% protein content, Non-GMO.
PROGLU™️ P80 is a vital wheat gluten produced by hydrating wheat flour to activate the gluten (the main protein in wheat), then extracting everything but the protein. It is a protein-rich, exceptionally useful ingredient for bakery, meat alternatives and beyond.
PROGLU™️ P75 Vital Wheat Gluten, Minimum 75% protein content, Non-GMO.
PROGLU™️ P75 is a vital wheat gluten produced by hydrating wheat flour to activate the gluten (the main protein in wheat), then extracting everything but the protein. It improves dough texture, elasticity in bakery.
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Product Specifications
PROGLU™️ P80 is a vital wheat gluten produced by hydrating wheat flour to activate the gluten (the main protein in wheat), then extracting everything but the protein. It is a protein-rich, exceptionally useful ingredient for bakery, meat alternatives and beyond.
PROGLU™️ P75 is a vital wheat gluten produced by hydrating wheat flour to activate the gluten (the main protein in wheat), then extracting everything but the protein. It improves dough texture, elasticity in bakery.
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