A combination of gliadins and glutenins (types of proteins) formed when certain cereal flours (notably wheat flour) are mixed with water. Sensitivity to gluten causes coeliac disease.
            
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             A combination of gliadins and glutenins (types of proteins) formed when certain cereal flours (notably wheat flour) are mixed with water. Sensitivity to gluten causes coeliac disease.  | 
    
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