Health benefits of seitan

Seitan does not grow naturally as it is not a plant but a food product made from gluten, the main protein of wheat. Seitan is produced in various parts of the world, predominantly in countries where wheat is a staple crop. It is a common food product in many Asian countries, particularly in Japan and China, where it has been used as a meat substitute for centuries. Western countries, particularly those with a significant vegan and vegetarian population, also produce seitan. The production process involves washing wheat flour dough with water until all the starch granules have been removed, leaving the sticky insoluble gluten as an elastic mass, which is then cooked before being eaten.