Wheat Protein
Wheat protein is a major food allergen and contains gluten, the trigger for celiac disease (an autoimmune disorder affecting roughly 1% of the U.S. population) and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
What it is
Protein fraction extracted from wheat (Triticum aestivum), primarily gluten (gliadin and glutenin). Sold as vital wheat gluten, hydrolyzed wheat protein, or wheat protein isolate.
Provides structure, elasticity, and protein content; binder in meat analogs and processed foods.
Why it's flagged
- major food allergen (wheat)
- contains gluten - unsafe for celiac disease and wheat allergy
What regulators actually say
"Federal law identifies nine foods as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish... shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."
"Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. People with celiac disease cannot eat gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Wheat is one of nine major food allergens requiring labeling under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Cereal-containing-gluten allergen declaration required under EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II.
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