VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN

Vital Wheat Gluten

AmberPro® Vital Wheat Gluten improves texture, structure, and adds nutritional protein to many products including baked goods, pet food, and meat substitutes. Our state-of-the-art facility is fitted with the latest equipment and technology in the world – ensuring our wheat milling and protein extraction is second to none.

Also known as wheat protein, our vital wheat gluten is produced in America’s breadbasket from locally grown wheat. AmberPro® Vital Wheat Gluten is derived from hard red winter flour using aqueous extraction and separation technologies followed by a drying process to achieve the final product.

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Applications

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Food Ingredients:

Vital wheat gluten provides dough strength and elasticity, increases absorption and volume, and improves texture of yeast-leavened products while adding protein content. 

  • Breads
  • Breakfast Items 
  • Snacks
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Pet Nutrition: 

A key ingredient in pet food, vital wheat gluten provides highly digestible vegetable protein. Our product can also be used as a binding agent and a natural texturizer. Using a human-grade product reassures pet owners that they are providing their pets with safe, quality food.

  • Pet Food
  • Dog Treats
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Meat Alternatives:

Consumers needing a plant-based option can use vital wheat gluten as a high protein ingredient that serves the right texture and bite for meat substitutes. We supply the meat alternative with high quality, plant-based protein. 

  • Plant-Based Burgers
  • Plant-Based Chicken
  • Sausages
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Specialty Feed:

Vital wheat gluten can replace a percentage of fish meal in the diets of species like salmon, trout, and sea bream without affecting growth or feed efficiency. Gluten is highly digestible and provides excellent binding properties.

  • Aquaculture

Characteristics

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  • Free-flowing powder
  • Neutral taste
  • Easy to handle
  • High in protein (min. 75%)

Packaging/Storage

  • Available in
    • 50-pound, multi-wall paper bag
    • 2000-pound tote
    • bulk pneumatic trailer
  • Store in cool, dry place away from heat and water
  • Shelf life up to two years from date of manufacture

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