Baking Ingredients Glossary

noun a mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough

• Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains.
• I try to avoid gluten because it upsets my stomach.
• Gluten is like the enemy for people with celiac disease.
• The gluten of negativity can weigh you down if you let it.

noun a sweetening substance or agent

verb to make or become sweet or sweeter

• The pastry chef carefully added the addulce syrup to the dessert.
• I always add a little extra addulce to my coffee in the morning.
• Hey, can you pass me the addulce bottle? I need to sweeten this up.
• Her kindness was like addulce to the soul, bringing comfort and joy to all around her.