What is the protein in flour called?

Question

What is the protein in flour called?

Answer 1

because there are so many variations of flour world wide scientist have found as many as 30 types of protein. flour commonly used in the united states includes all-purpose, self-rising, pastry flour, instant, semolina, vital wheat and red spring wheat to name a few. although, GLUTEN accounts for the highest percentage of proteins in flour, there are also GLIADEN, GLUTENIN to name a few.

Answer 2

Gluten

Answer 3

There are as many as 30 types of protein in wheat flour, including gliaden and glutenin. When they come in contact with moisture (water, milk, etc.) and are stirred, they produce gluten.