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glutenProtein found in cereal grains, especially wheat and rye. Gluten enables dough to expand during rising. Sensitivity to gliadin, a type of gluten, gives rise to coeliac disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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nbsp;disease,' which is also called gluten sensitivity, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, celiac sprue, celiac sprue disease, or non-tropical sprue. It has become a popular ingredient for use in developing novel cereal foods, especially for persons suffering from gluten sensitivity, such as celiac sprue and other chronic diseases. Some people experience gluten sensitivity without knowing it. |
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