Product
Vital Wheat Gluten
A functional wheat protein for dough strengthening, binding, water absorption and protein enrichment.
About the Product
Concentrated wheat protein with structural performance.
Vital Wheat Gluten is a concentrated wheat protein valued for its elasticity, water-binding ability and structural performance in food production.
It is used across bakery, flour milling, noodles, plant-based foods, processed products, cereals and selected animal-nutrition applications where additional strength, binding or protein content is required.
Specifications
Product Specifications
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light creamy white |
| Protein (N5.7 on dry basis) | 75% Min |
| Moisture | 6–8% Max |
| Ash | 1% Max |
| Granulate Size (% 198 micron) | 95% Min |
| Water Absorption (on dry basis) | 150% Min |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
Allergen Information
Contains wheat and gluten.
Functionality
What Vital Wheat Gluten Does
Dough Strengthening
Supports stronger and more stable dough systems.
Elasticity and Gas Retention
Improves stretch, fermentation tolerance and gas retention in suitable formulations.
Water Absorption
Supports increased water-binding capacity.
Binding and Structure
Helps maintain shape and structural integrity in processed foods.
Protein Enrichment
Raises protein content in suitable food formulations.
Applications
Applications and Uses
01 · Application
Bread and Speciality Bakery
Vital Wheat Gluten improves dough strength, elasticity and gas retention, supporting loaf volume, crumb structure and more consistent bakery performance.
- Commercial bread
- Whole-wheat bread
- Artisan-style bread
- Frozen dough
- Buns
- High-fibre bakery products
02 · Application
Pizza, Noodles and Ready-to-Bake Products
It supports dough machinability, fermentation tolerance, structure and chew through large-scale production and chilled or frozen handling.
- Pizza dough
- Noodles
- Chilled dough
- Frozen dough
- Ready-to-bake products
03 · Application
Flour Mills and Premix Manufacturers
Vital Wheat Gluten can help standardise flour protein levels and reduce performance variation between wheat batches.
- Flour correction
- Bakery premixes
- Standardised bread flour
- Application-specific flour blends
04 · Application
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Its elastic protein structure supports binding, bite and chew in plant-based meat formulations.
- Seitan
- Plant-based burgers
- Nuggets
- Meat-alternative pieces
- High-protein foods
05 · Application
Processed Meat and Frozen Products
Vital Wheat Gluten can support binding, water retention, texture and structural stability during freezing, thawing and cooking.
- Processed meat products
- Frozen products
- Formed foods
- Sliced products
06 · Application
Breakfast Cereals and Nutrition Bars
It can support structural integrity, chewiness, binding and protein enrichment.
- Cereal clusters
- Nutrition bars
- Protein bars
- Fortified foods
07 · Application
Pet Food and Animal Nutrition
In suitable grades and approved formulations, it can function as a protein ingredient and natural binder, supporting pellet durability and protein content.
- Extruded kibble
- Semi-moist products
- Aquaculture feed
- Protein-enriched formulations
Industries Served
Where Furaha Foods Supplies Vital Wheat Gluten
Commercial Bakeries
Flour Mills
Premix Manufacturers
Noodle Manufacturers
Plant-Based Food Producers
Processed and Frozen-Food Companies
Cereal and Nutrition-Food Producers
Pet-Food Manufacturers
Importers
Distributors
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Recognised Standards and Certifications
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- APEDA
- EIC
- FSSAI
- Halal
- Kosher