Vital Wheat Gluten
25kg Bag or 1000kg Bulka Bag
Vital Wheat Gluten Powder is wheat protein which is obtained from wheat or wheat flour by separating starch or other carbohydrates and other non-protein components, it has high viscoelasticity after hydration.
Vital Wheat Gluten could be used as natural additive to be added into flour to produce bread, dumplings and fine dried noodles. Wheat Gluten can also be used for vegetarian vegan food products, used as a meat substitute, often to imitate the flavour and texture of duck, poultry, pork, beef, and even seafood.
When Vital Wheat Gluten is added to bread dough it helps retain the gas and steam from baking and gives more volume to the baked bread. It can especially be helpful for baking breads made with course, wholegrain flours and cereals.
Vital Wheat Gluten (VWG) is widely used in Food Manufacturing
Vital Wheat Gluten is an essential ingredient in food manufacturing, known for its versatility and functionality. VWG serves as a water retention agent, texture stabilizer, and nutritional in a variety of products, including breads, noodles, instant noodles, and meat products. By boosting protein content, optimizing texture, and strengthening dough in whole-grain applications, it also helps reduce mix times, making it a valuable addition to any food formulation.
Vital Wheat Gluten (VWG) is widely used in the Pet Food Industry
The pet food industry is the second largest user of wheat gluten. The usage may be in preparing simulated meat for canned pet food or in both canned and intermediate moisture-type products, where its water absorption and fat-binding properties can improve yields and quality. Gluten not only binds chunks of raw and cooked meat together but also absorbs the natural juices of meat that would otherwise be lost during the cooking process.
FMCG Australasia holds a DAFF Import Permit to supply VWG to Pet Food Manufacturers.
Vital Wheat Gluten (VWG) is widely used in Vegan and Vegetarian Foods
Seitan, also known as "Wheat Meat", is a highly versatile plant-based protein. It is popular as a base for various store-bought meat alternatives that include deli meat, ground beef, and sausages.
The main ingredient used to make seitan is vital wheat gluten (or gluten flour). It has a flour-like consistency and mainly consists of the wheat protein - gluten.
As seitan is made from mainly gluten, it has a distinctive chewy and firm texture that closely resembles that of meat. However, its flavor will hugely depend on the seasonings added to make it, as gluten flour on its own is tasteless.
