XRD Chemical is a professional Wheat Gluten manufacturer and supplier in China, offering high-quality vital wheat gluten with minimum 80% protein for bakery, meat alternatives, pet food, and aquafeed applications.
Vital wheat gluten is the natural protein fraction of wheat, separated from wheat flour through a mechanical washing process that removes starch and other soluble components. It appears as a free-flowing, cream to tan powder with a characteristic cereal odor. The protein content is typically 75-82% on a dry basis, primarily consisting of glutenin and gliadin proteins. When rehydrated, these proteins interact to form a viscoelastic network that provides dough with its unique extensibility, elasticity, and gas-holding capacity.
The primary application of vital wheat gluten is in the baking industry, where it is added to flour to improve dough strength, bread volume, crumb texture, and shelf life. It is especially important in whole wheat and high-fiber breads where the bran and fiber weaken the gluten network. Additional applications include its use as a key raw material in plant-based meat alternatives and vegetarian foods for texture and protein fortification, in pet food as a protein source and binder, in aquafeed to improve pellet water stability, and as a natural protein supplement in various food formulations.
Why Choose XRD Wheat Gluten:
• Minimum 80% protein (N×6.25, dry basis), free-flowing powder
• Excellent viscoelastic properties — improves dough strength and bread volume
• Essential ingredient for whole wheat, multigrain, and high-fiber bakery products
• Natural plant-based protein for meat alternatives and vegetarian foods
• Effective protein binder for pet food and aquafeed pellet stability
• Clean label ingredient — non-GMO and naturally derived
• Free samples available for evaluation
• COA, TDS, and MSDS documents available for download
