🍞 What is Gluten and Why Does it Matter?
Gluten is a composite of two proteins - gliadin and glutenin - that acts like glue in bread, giving it structure and elasticity. The name comes from Latin meaning "glue."
🌾 Historical Context:
- Wheat was humanity's first domesticated food 14,000 years ago
- Became the foundation of human civilization
📈 Modern Changes:
Over 50 years, farmers used selective breeding (not GMO) to create wheat with:
- Original wheat: 20% protein, 80% carbs/fiber
- Modern wheat: 40% protein, 60% carbs/fiber
This doubling of gluten content through natural selection may explain why some people experience more digestive issues with today's bread.
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