Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Hydrolyzed wheat protein contains gluten and is unsafe for people with celiac disease or wheat allergy. FDA prohibits hydrolyzed wheat protein in foods labeled gluten-free unless processed to remove gluten and reliably tested.
What it is
Wheat protein broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids by acid or enzymatic hydrolysis.
Flavor enhancer, protein source, texturizer in soups, sauces, and processed foods.
Why it's flagged
- wheat allergen
- contains gluten - unsafe for celiac disease
- FDA gluten-free labeling restrictions
What regulators actually say
"Hydrolyzed wheat protein is still considered an ingredient that is not processed to remove gluten and, therefore, not allowed in products labeled gluten-free unless processed to remove gluten."
"Wheat is a major food allergen requiring declaration on food labels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted ingredient; wheat allergen labeling required; restricted in 'gluten-free' labeled foods (21 CFR 101.91).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; cereal-containing-gluten allergen labeling required.
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