adjective
- containing gluten or resembling gluten; sticky or viscous
Usage: often used in food and nutrition contexts
Examples
- Wheat flour is glutenous and helps bind ingredients in bread dough.
- The glutenous texture of the rice made it perfect for sushi.
- People with celiac disease must avoid glutenous grains.
- The glutenous properties of the starch helped thicken the sauce.
- Some glutenous foods can cause digestive issues for sensitive individuals.