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Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten Extract

Moderate concern

Hydrolyzed wheat gluten contains wheat protein and is a major allergen. Cross-reactive with celiac disease.

Found in

449 products

What it is

Wheat gluten broken down by enzymatic or acid hydrolysis into smaller peptides.

Protein source, dough conditioner, flavor enhancer.

Why it's flagged

wheat/gluten allergen
celiac disease contraindication
potential free glutamate

What regulators actually say

"Wheat is one of the 9 major food allergens recognized by FDA and must be declared."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

"Hydrolyzed wheat gluten contains gluten and may not be used in foods labeled gluten-free unless processed to <20 ppm gluten."

FDA Gluten and Food Labeling — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Wheat allergen labeling required under FALCPA; not gluten-free

European Union — EFSA

Wheat allergen labeling required under Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II

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