Gluten: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

Oct. 22, 2026

News •

Could Celiac Patients Someday Eat Gluten Safely? A New Drug Just Passed a Key Trial • Oct. 16, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (ScienceAlert)

Facts

Also Known As	seitan

Videos

Breaking down myths about gluten

How to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie

The science behind fake meats

See All Videos →

Topics

celiac disease Wheat Barley Rye gliadin Protein Enzyme Myosin Interferon transcription factor prion Histone cytokine Interleukin Denaturation What Is the Difference Between a Peptide and a Protein?

Slices of lemon pie topped with meringue.

Baking and Baked Goods Quiz