Foodvit Vital Wheat Gluten Powder 100g

Foodvit Vital Wheat Gluten Powder 100g
Vital Wheat Gluten is made from the protein found in the endosperm of the wheat berry, containing 75% to 80% protein. When combined with water it becomes highly elastic and has a taffy-like texture. A small amount added to yeast bread recipes improves the texture and elasticity of the dough, helps retain the gas and steam from baking, and gives more volume to the baked bread. It can be especially helpful for baking breads made with whole grain flours and coarse cereals. Vital wheat gluten is often used by commercial bakeries to produce light textured breads, and can easily put the home bread baker on a par with the professionals. Vital wheat gluten is also a staple ingredient for meat and meat substitutes. It acts as a binder for meatballs, meatloaf, veggie burgers and tofu alike. Vital wheat gluten is the main ingredient in the popular meat substitute, seitan. To make seitan, mix vital wheat gluten with spices and then add water to make a dough. When the gluten dough is steamed, baked, boiled, or otherwise cooked, it becomes chewy with a very meat-like texture.

•  Low in Fat and Promotes Ideal Weight: Vital wheat gluten is a naturally low-fat protein source, with less than 1 gram of fat per 2-ounce serving and no cholesterol. Eating a diet low in fat can help you keep your cholesterol levels in check — something that can be a problem if you regularly eat proteins high in saturated fats, such as bacon or fatty cuts of beef — and potentially help reduce your risk of heart disease.
  
• Significant Source of Microminerals: Vital wheat gluten is a significant source of the minerals iron and selenium.
  
• Rich in Phosphorous: A 2-ounce serving of wheat gluten has 130 milligrams of phosphorous. This is 19 percent of the recommended dietary intake of this essential mineral for adults. Phosphorous makes up 1 percent of your total body weight and is stored primarily in your bones and teeth. It helps your body process and make use of carbohydrates and fats, as well as the production of protein for healthy development. It aids in the repair, maintenance and growth of all cells and tissues.
  
• Packed With Protein: Vital wheat gluten is extremely high in protein, and because of this, it is a healthy alternative to animal protein sources.