Gluten in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishThe elastic protein network formed when wheat flour is mixed with water, helping dough hold gas and keep its shape.

Definition in Japanese小麦粉に水を加えてこねるとできる、ガスを包み込んで生地の形を支える網目状のたんぱく質。

Example sentences

• この粉(こな)、パンの形(かたち)を保(たも)てるくらいグルテンができるかな？🔊

  Does this flour have enough gluten to hold the loaf's shape?

• 成形(せいけい)してもすぐ戻(もど)っちゃうから、少(すこ)し生地(きじ)を休(やす)ませてグルテンを緩(ゆる)めよう。🔊

  Let the dough rest so the gluten can relax; it's springing back as I shape it.

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