Gluten

Gluten is a proteinProteins are large molecules consisting of chains of amino acids. Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body – they are a building block of... found in the cereals wheat, rye and barley. Obvious sources of gluten in the diet are bread, pasta, breakfast cereals and flour. Gluten causes inflammation and pain in the small intestines of people with coeliac disease, which is why a gluten-free diet should be adhered to.