Functional replacements for gluten

Annu Rev Food Sci Technol. 2012:3:227-45. doi: 10.1146/annurev-food-022811-101203. Epub 2011 Oct 24.

Abstract

Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated disease triggered in genetically susceptible individuals by ingested gluten from wheat, rye, barley, and other closely related cereal grains. Currently, the only therapy able to normalize the clinical and histological manifestation of the disease is a strict and life-long gluten-free (GF) diet. The replacement of gluten presents a significant technological challenge, as it is an essential structure-building protein, which is necessary for formulating high-quality baked goods. The objective of this paper is to review some basics about CD, its current prevalence, and the recent advances in the preparation of high-quality GF breads using GF flours, starches, hydrocolloids, gums, and novel functional ingredients and technologies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bread / adverse effects
  • Bread / analysis
  • Celiac Disease / diagnosis
  • Celiac Disease / diet therapy
  • Celiac Disease / immunology
  • Diet, Gluten-Free* / trends
  • Food Technology* / trends
  • Glutens / adverse effects
  • Glutens / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Plant Proteins / adverse effects
  • Plant Proteins / chemistry*
  • Seed Storage Proteins / adverse effects
  • Seed Storage Proteins / chemistry

Substances

  • Plant Proteins
  • Seed Storage Proteins
  • Glutens