prolamins

/ˈproʊləmɪnz/
noun
  1. Plural of prolamin; multiple types or molecules of this plant seed protein.
    • The lab analyzed the prolamins in barley to improve crop resistance.
    • Prolamins are important for the texture of bread and other baked goods.
    • Different grains contain different prolamins, such as gliadin in wheat and zein in corn.
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