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VITEN® VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN is a Native wheat protein derived from wheat flour and obtained by non-chemical wet extraction. Wheat gluten: water-insoluble complex protein characterized
by visco-elasticity properties when hydrated. Used in milling & baking recipe but also in pasta and breakfast cereals for the functional properties of natural strengthener by improving consistency and extending shelf life.
VITEN® Vital Wheat Gluten
VITEN® VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN is a Native wheat protein derived from wheat flour and obtained by non-chemical wet extraction. Wheat gluten: water-insoluble complex protein characterized
by visco-elasticity properties when hydrated. Used in milling & baking recipe but also in pasta and breakfast cereals for the functional properties of natural strengthener by improving consistency and extending shelf life.
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Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Heavy Metals Content | approx. 5 | mg/kg | |
| Lead Content | approx. 1 | mg/kg | |
| Energy Value (calculated on 100 g commercial product) | 1680 | kJ (400 kcal) |
Physico-Chemical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Loss on Drying | max. 8 | % | |
| Protein Content (N X 6.25) | min. 83 | % | Dry Basis |
| Protein Content (N X 5.7) | min. 75.7 | % | Dry Basis |
| Particle Size (Residue on 200 MIC.) | max. 1 | % |
Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Count | max. 10000 | per g | |
| Yeasts Count | max. 300 | per g | |
| Moulds Count | max. 300 | per g | |
| Escherichia coli | Absent in 1 g | ||
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ||
| Coliform | Absent in 1 g | ||
| Bacillus cereus | max. 100 | per g | |
| A.S.R. | max. 10000 | per 10g | |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent in 1 g |
Physical Form
Powder
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Cream
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Fine Powder
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Conformity
VITEN® Vital Wheat Gluten produced by European locations comply with:
- Regulation 396/2005/EC (and revisions) of the European Parliament and of the Council on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food & feed of plant and animal origin amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC.
- Commision regulation 1881/2006/EC (and revisions) setting the maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.
- CODEX norm for wheat gluten CODEX STAN 163-1987.
- U.S GRAS substance 21 CFR, § 184.1322.
- Current Food Chemical Codex
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Shelf Life
5 years
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- Minimum durability date of the packaged product : Manufacturing date + 24 months.
- Shelf life : Manufacturing date + 5 years
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