A concentrated wheat protein used to strengthen dough structure in bread and to bind plant-based meat analogue formulations. A mandatory allergen under applicable labelling law.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Insoluble in water; hydrates to an elastic mass

Odour

Faint characteristic odour

Typical usage level

1-6% of finished product weight in dough systems

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (mandatory allergen labelling)
E-number: Pending
Status: Raw material / ingredient; no additive authorisation required
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Vital Wheat Gluten
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Dough strengthener / binder

Technical function	What it does
gluten network reinforcement	Strengthens the gluten matrix for improved dough strength and gas retention.
protein binding in meat analogues	Provides structural protein binding in plant-based meat analogues.

Recommended applications

Bakery (dough strengthening)

Dough strengthener / binder

Meat analogues

Dough strengthener / binder

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	Cream to light tan powder
Colour	Cream to light tan powder
Odour	Faint characteristic odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water; hydrates to an elastic mass
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Contains Wheat (gluten). Mandatory allergen declaration required.
GMO status: Wheat is not a commercially available GM crop; non-GMO by default.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Contains gluten. Mandatory allergen declaration required under applicable labelling regulations in your market.
Critical QC checkpoints: Protein content (dry basis), Gluten strength (Hagberg / farinograph), Moisture content.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Vital Wheat Gluten

EU and US regulatory context

Dough strengthener / binder

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Starches & Proteins

Vital Wheat Gluten

EU and US regulatory context

Dough strengthener / binder

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Starches & Proteins

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