Not exact matches
Mustard (especially the squeeze kind) Pre-made beverage mixes like Bloody Mary mix (check the label for barley malt flavoring or hydrolyzed
wheat protein, and skip the Bloody Marys and Caesars at brunch) Store - bought soups (yup, even tomato soup can contain
wheat, but especially the creamy stuff like Cream of Mushroom and Chicken) Sauces and salad dressings (BBQ sauce is a biggie) Brown rice syrup (often found in processed foods and alternative sweeteners, which is derived from barley) Ice cream and Fudgesicles (may contain malt extract, which is also derived from barley) Yogurt (the flavored kinds) Gravy (usually thickened with flour) Meatballs (most often contains breadcrumbs
as a
binder) French Fries (ask if they've been fried in a dedicated fryer.
If not, skip them) Medications and vitamins Imitation crab meat (
wheat is often used
as a
binder) Curry powder and other powdered spices (manufacturers often use flour to prevent the spices from caking.
Coconut flour, almond flour and other grain - free / nut flours do not act the same
as traditional
wheat flour - they do not contain gluten, so they need
binders like eggs or flax seed to make successful batters.
Guilla — I haven't tried it without the
wheat gluten, but a few people in the comments mention using a vegan egg substitute like ground flaxseed with water to act
as the
binder.
• Allergen - friendly • Non-GMO • Vegan / Vegetarian • Contributes to a clean label • Steady commercial supply • Works well
as a
binder • Economical • Replaces Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) • Replaces soy and
wheat gluten • Mechanically separated • No contamination with growth hormones • Sustainable resource, low carbon footprint • Aids satiety
as a dietary protein source • Ease of digestibility at all ages • Naturally cholesterol - free • Excellent source of iron
The cornmeal and the whole
wheat flour act
as binders, so you can avoid those pesky crumbly veggie burgers.
Wheat products are often used
as fillers,
binders or coatings on processed foods so my advice is to carefully read the labels, ask the shopkeeper and if in doubt call the manufacturer.
Wheat gluten is normally an inexpensive by - product of human food processing and used primarily
as a
binder and has little nutritional value.
For example,
wheat gluten is a relatively expensive ingredient that acts
as a
binder in pet food products, much like the bread crumbs in a meatloaf.
Avoid
wheat gluten, which is used
as a
binder and often one of the first ingredients in wet dog food,
as well
as corn starch.
The inclusion of
wheat gluten was used
as a
binder, but it's also likely to bind your small dog's digestion into knots.