Although all bread is made by essentially the same process, there is nevertheless considerable variation in the nature of the final product. This depends on a number of factors, among the most important of which is the gluten content of the flour used. This article reviews the chemistry and molecular structure of gluten in relation to the breadmaking properties of wheat.
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