The Science of Gluten Explained With Baking Bread

In a crusty episode of ACS Reactions, host Alexa Billow shares the science behind the oddly controversial grain protein of gluten by baking a loaf of bread. Billows also explains what gluten looks like, the importance of gluten in baking and those amongst the population who should really avoid gluten.

Is gluten good, is gluten bad? Reactions breaks down the chemistry and science behind the controversial ingredient.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.