Is there a difference between American and European wheat gluten?
                                
                                
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                                Over 60% of wheat grown in the U.S. is hard red wheat, which contains higher protein and gluten content than the soft wheat common in Europe. This fundamental distinction leads many to wonder: is there a difference between American and European wheat gluten? The short answer is yes, due to a variety of factors from farm to flour.