FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Gluten is a mixture of prolamin proteins present mostly in wheat, but also in barley, rye and oat. Gluten can be subdivided into three major groups: S-rich, S-poor and high molecular weight proteins. Prolamins within the groups possess similar structures and properties.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gluten is what gives traditional baked goods structure. When a dough or batter is baked, the gluten network stretches to contain the gasses that are leavening the baked good. A strong gluten network will produce baked goods with a lot of chew and a sturdy structure.