[A protein substance of wheat which is intermixed with the starchy endosperm of the grain. It causes the carbon dioxide produced during dough fermentation to be retained by the dough in a manner which provides the porous and spongy structure of bread. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) ( MSH )]
UMLS (CSP) C0017842 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Biologically Active Substance