GLUTEN:
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NEWS: Gluten:
animator of the dough
WHAT’S IN
THE NEWS?
Gluten
is a protein complex in grains like wheat and barley, giving dough its
elasticity, but can cause issues like coeliac disease, an autoimmune disorder
affecting 2% of the population. Managing coeliac disease requires a strict
low-gluten diet.
Gluten
and Coeliac Disease
What is
Gluten:
·
A protein
complex in grains like wheat, barley, and rye, forming an elastic mesh in
dough, giving it a chewy texture.
·
Composed
mainly of proteins gliadin and glutenin.
Gluten
Intolerance:
·
Due to
incomplete digestion by protease enzyme, undigested gluten can cause
gastrointestinal issues in some individuals.
Coeliac
Disease:
·
An
autoimmune disorder where gluten intake triggers the immune system to attack
the body’s own tissues, affecting about 2% of the population.
·
Symptoms
include severe diarrhea and anemia; diagnosis through blood tests, endoscopy,
or genetic testing.
Treatment:
·
Managing
coeliac disease requires a strict low-gluten diet to control symptoms.