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  Are you sure you want to ask? Well then, sit back and get ready for today’s agricultural lesson. It’s technical stuff, and a bit tricky, but it’s also important for you to understand. Included are some “Technical Tips” that appear beside a binoculars icon. These tips help explain some of the terms used in our articles. GLUTEN is a combination of two proteins; gliadin and glutenin. These two proteins coexist, along with starch, in the endosperms of some grass-related grains, notably wheat. 
An endosperm is tissue produced in seeds around the time of fertilization. The endosperm surrounds the embryo and provides  Worldwide, gluten is an important source of nutritional protein. However, a small percentage of the population are gluten-sensitive or intolerant making it almost impossible for them to digest the gluten and producing some very serious symptoms and side-effects. | |
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