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glutelin

glutelin

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A protein found in the seeds of grains like wheat and rice
  • noun
  • /ˈɡluːtəˌlɪn/
  • Specialized
: glutelina
  • Gluten is the composite of a gliadin and a glutelin, which is conjoined with starch in the endosperm of various grass-related grains.

Examples

  • Glutelin is a major component of wheat protein, providing essential nutrients in many diets.

  • The food scientists studied glutelin to understand its role in the texture of bread.

  • In rice, glutelin contributes to the grain's nutritional value and is often analyzed in food quality tests.

Surface Forms

glutelin singular
glutelins plural

Morphology

glutelin = gluten (transparent) = gluten + in

Formed by adding the protein-forming suffix '-in' to 'gluten', so the meaning as a related protein is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word glutelin comes from gluten meaning 'glue' and the protein ending -in. That's why glutelin is a grain protein (found in wheat or rice) that acts a bit like 'glue', helping dough and seed parts stick together.