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Gluten in edible coating and film materials With the growing concern for food safety and health, traditional food packaging materials are gradually being replaced by edible coating and film materials. These new materials are not only effective in extending the freshness of food, but also reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste. Among many plant-based materials, gluten (wheat protein) is an ideal choice for edible coating and film materials due to its excellent physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. In this blog , we will discuss the application of gluten in edible coating and film materials and its advantages. I. Properties of gluten Gluten is mainly composed of wheat gluten extracted from wheat, rich in protein, amino acids, minerals and other nutrients. Its unique functional properties make it widely used in the food industry: Good film-forming properties: Gluten can form a homogeneous film layer in aqueous solution  and has good film-forming properties. This e...