+**Gluten** is a family of storage [protein](/wiki/protein) found in certain [grains](/wiki/grains), notably wheat, barley, and rye. It acts as a binder, giving dough its elastic texture and allowing bread to rise.
+## See also
+- [Wheat](/wiki/wheat)
+- [Celiac Disease](/wiki/celiac_disease)
+- [Diet](/wiki/diet)