Can cereal microproteins be harmful to consumers with an intolerance?
Let’s debunk this myth.
If you’re gluten-intolerant, you’ve surely wondered whether Linea M products made with microproteins—which contain wheat-derived microproteins—could be harmful to you if they come into contact with your mouth.
Scientific Focus:
Let’s start with plant-based microproteins: they are derived from grains and therefore contain gluten, but there’s no need to worry.
Wheat-derived microprotein is a protein hydrolysate. During the production process, native gluten (gliadin)—an insoluble protein characterized by its extremely high molecular weight—is converted into a soluble form with a lower molecular weight.
The insoluble residues are separated through several filtration stages during production.
Furthermore, we have verified through GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography) analysis that our wheat protein hydrolysates show no peaks of native gluten.
Therefore, it is unlikely that native gluten (gliadin) is present in the raw material, thanks to the production process used and the solubility behavior of the products.
Can I use Microproteins even if I’m gluten-intolerant?
That said, you should know that all products containing wheat Microproteins can also be used by those with gluten intolerances or allergies.
Even if they were to come into contact with the mouth, there is a very low probability that they would reach the intestines, which is where the problem arises.
So don’t worry—just enjoy your Microprotein-based hair treatment!
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