noun
- A protein found in wheat and other grains that contributes to the elastic properties of gluten.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Glutenin is one of the two main proteins that make up gluten in wheat flour.
- The elasticity of bread dough depends partly on the glutenin content of the flour.
- Bakers study glutenin levels to understand how different wheat varieties will perform.
- Glutenin molecules form networks that trap gas bubbles during fermentation.
- People with celiac disease must avoid glutenin along with other gluten proteins.