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Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten Peptide

Source ultra-pure, high-solubility wholesale hydrolyzed wheat gluten peptide in bulk. Rich in plant-bound Glutamine ($\ge 25\%$) for muscle recovery and gut barrier health.

Short Introduction

BEYOND BIOPHARMA is a premium global B2B manufacturer of high-purity wholesale wheat gluten peptide powder, produced via the advanced, multi-stage enzymatic hydrolysis of natural, food-grade wheat gluten (vital wheat gluten). Intact wheat gluten is traditionally notorious for its extreme insolubility in water, high viscosity, and elastic texture, which historically restricted its use to bakery applications.

To unlock the profound nutritional value of this sustainable plant protein, BEYOND BIOPHARMA utilizes a proprietary bio-enzymatic cleavage process. By deploying precisely temperature-controlled endopeptidases and exopeptidases, we selectively hydrolyze the complex, insoluble macromolecular networks of gliadin and glutenin. This controlled structural uncoiling transforms these dense proteins into highly bioavailable, low-molecular-weight plant oligopeptides. More than 85% of the resulting peptide profile consists of peptides with a molecular weight below 1,000 Da, with an average molecular weight of less than 600 Da. This process completely eliminates the sticky, viscoelastic properties of native gluten, producing an ingredient with 100% cold-water solubility and enabling rapid, non-competitive absorption via the intestinal PepT1 peptide transport pathway.

Technical Specifications of Wheat Gluten Peptide

Specification Parameter Technical Target Value Analytical Method Reference
Appearance Light yellow to off-white fine powder Visual Inspection
Odor & Taste Mild, neutral taste, free from any sour or bitter off-flavors Organoleptic
Peptide Content (Dry Basis) ≥75.0% GB/T 22729
Protein Content (Dry Basis) ≥85.0% GB 5009.5 (N×6.25)
Total Bound Glutamine ≥25.0% HPLC / Amino Acid Analyzer
Molecular Weight Profile ≥85.0% under 1000 Da GB/T 22729
Average Molecular Weight <600 Da LC-MS/MS
Moisture / Ash ≤7.0% / ≤6.0% GB 5009.3 / GB 5009.4
Crude Fat Content ≤1.0% GB 5009.6
Solubility Index (NSI) ≥99.0% (Complete cold water clarity) Verification Test
Lead (Pb) ≤0.5 mg/kg GB 5009.12
Total Plate Count (TPC) ≤1000 CFU/g GB 4789.2
Yeast & Mold ≤50 CFU/g GB 4789.15
Coliforms / Pathogens <10 CFU/g / Negative GB 4789.3 / AOAC

Core Health Benefits & Supporting Clinical Evidence

  • 1
    Industry-Leading Peptide-Bound Glutamine for Muscle Recovery
    BEYOND BIOPHARMA's wheat gluten peptide naturally yields a Glutamine content of ≥25%, significantly outperforming whey, soy, or collagen isolates. Unlike free L-glutamine monomers, which are unstable in solution and prone to deamidating into glutamic acid and ammonia, our peptide-bound Glutamine is highly stable and rapidly absorbed. This supports efficient glycogen replenishment, protects skeletal muscle from exercise-induced catabolism, and helps reduce post-workout muscle soreness.
  • 2
    Gastrointestinal Mucosal Barrier Restructuring
    Glutamine is the primary metabolic fuel source for enterocytes (intestinal epithelial cells). Clinical assessments demonstrate that our low-molecular-weight wheat oligopeptides directly support intestinal cell proliferation and reinforce tight junction proteins (occludin and zonula occludens-1). This clinical action effectively reduces gut wall permeability, downregulates systemic endotoxemia, and aids recovery from "leaky gut" symptoms caused by intense athletic stress.
  • 3
    Glycogen Synthesis & Post-Exercise Immune Defense
    Intense physical exertion rapidly depletes plasma glutamine levels, which can suppress immune cell function (macrophages and lymphocytes). Supplementing with our highly bioavailable wheat gluten peptide effectively counters this immune drop. It preserves cellular defense mechanisms and accelerates hepatic and skeletal glycogen resynthesis without causing gastrointestinal cramping.

Target Applications & Formulation Recommendations

Intense Sports Nutrition RTD Beverages & Intra-Workout Powders

Intense Sports Nutrition RTD Beverages & Intra-Workout Powders

Thanks to its small molecular structure (<600 Da), this peptide stays fully soluble and visually clear across a wide pH range (3.0 to 7.5). It withstands pasteurization, UHT, and hot-filling without thermal gelling, cloudiness, or sediment formation, making it ideal for clear post-workout recovery shots.
Clinical Nutrition, Enteral Tube Feeding & FSMP

Clinical Nutrition, Enteral Tube Feeding & FSMP

Serving as a highly concentrated, bioavailable nitrogen source rich in glutamine, it is an exceptional ingredient for Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP). It provides low-energy, low-osmolality nutrition tailored for post-operative patients, burn victims, or individuals recovering from severe gastrointestinal trauma.
Functional Plant-Based Nutrition Bars & Powder Shakes

Functional Plant-Based Nutrition Bars & Powder Shakes

Acts as an elite plant-derived structural stabilizer. Adding wheat gluten peptides prevents protein cross-linking and subsequent product hardening in meal replacement or vegan protein bars over their shelf life, maintaining a soft, moist, and premium mouthfeel.

B2B Product FAQs

How does the stability of BEYOND BIOPHARMA's peptide-bound Glutamine compare to standard free L-Glutamine powder?
Free L-glutamine is chemically unstable once dissolved, degrading relatively quickly into pyroglutamic acid, glutamic acid, and ammonia when exposed to heat or acidic beverage environments. BEYOND BIOPHARMA's Glutamine is naturally bound within a stable short-chain peptide structure. This protects it against thermal and chemical degradation, giving it superior stability in liquid formulations, pasteurized RTDs, and long-shelf-life drink mixes.
Does this product trigger the typical sticky texture or dough-like elasticity associated with wheat gluten?
Not at all. The high elasticity and stickiness of vital wheat gluten come from its massive macromolecular network of glutenin and gliadin proteins, held together by disulfide bonds and extensive hydrogen bonding. BEYOND BIOPHARMA's targeted enzymatic hydrolysis cleaves the peptide bonds along these protein chains, breaking them down into oligopeptides under 1000 Da. This structural breakdown eliminates the gluten's gelling and viscoelastic properties, resulting in a free-flowing, low-viscosity powder that dissolves completely and clearly in water.
Is this product suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten allergies?
While our advanced enzymatic process breaks down dense gluten proteins into small-molecule oligopeptides, it is derived from a wheat source. Therefore, it is highly recommended for sports nutrition, general health, muscle recovery, and gut-health formulas, but it should not be targeted at consumers with diagnosed celiac disease or strict wheat allergies.

Quality Assurance and Certifications of Food-Grade Gelatin

In addition, the product complies with FDA requirements for market access, ensuring suitability for global food applications. All raw materials are supported by Veterinary Health Certification, guaranteeing compliance with animal health and safety regulations.

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