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Hydrolyzed Corn And Wheat Gluten

Moderate concern

Contains wheat (gluten) - allergen; hydrolyzed proteins naturally produce free glutamate that functions like MSG; may also produce trace 3-MCPD if acid-hydrolyzed.

Found in

27 products

What it is

Plant proteins from corn and wheat broken down by acid or enzymatic hydrolysis to produce free amino acids and small peptides.

Flavor enhancer providing umami / savory notes.

Why it's flagged

wheat/gluten allergen
free glutamate (MSG-like)
possible 3-MCPD in acid-hydrolyzed products

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

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