Wheat gluten; whether or not dried

HS v2017 Code: 1109

About wheat gluten; whether or not dried

HS code 1109 covers wheat gluten, a versatile and essential ingredient in the food industry. Wheat gluten is the protein fraction of wheat flour that remains after the starch has been washed away. It plays a crucial role in the production of various food products, contributing to their texture, structure, and nutritional profile. As a key component in the global food supply chain, the wheat gluten industry is an integral part of the broader agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

Production process

The production of wheat gluten typically involves a multi-step process. First, wheat flour is mixed with water to form a dough. The dough is then kneaded and washed to remove the starch, leaving behind the gluten. The gluten can be further processed, dried, and refined to meet specific product requirements. Depending on the desired end-use, wheat gluten may undergo additional treatments, such as enzymatic modification or blending with other ingredients.

Production inputs

The primary input for the wheat gluten industry is, of course, wheat flour. Manufacturers may also require access to water, specialized equipment for dough mixing, kneading, and starch removal, as well as drying and packaging facilities. Depending on the specific applications, additional ingredients or processing aids may be necessary to achieve the desired properties of the final wheat gluten product.

Production outputs

The main output of the wheat gluten industry is 1109 Wheat gluten; whether or not dried, which is then used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products, including baked goods, pasta, meat substitutes, and pet foods. Wheat gluten is also used in the production of 3504 Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed, which can have further applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors.

Family tree for wheat gluten; whether or not dried

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/11'>11: Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1109'>1109: Wheat gluten; whether or not dried</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1101'>1101: Wheat or meslin flour</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1102'>1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1103'>1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1104'>1104: Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1105'>1105: Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1106'>1106: Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1107'>1107: Malt; whether or not roasted</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1108'>1108: Starches; inulin</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/110900'>110900: Wheat gluten; whether or not dried</a>"]


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