Maize gluten - Colten

Colten is the protein matter of Maize. It is a yellow granular powder that is characteristically free from rancidity and the fermented odor. Gluten which is present to the extent of about 8-10 consists of water soluble albumins, alkali soluble glutelins, the globulins that are soluble in dilute salt solutions and prolamines which are soluble in aqueous alcohol. Colten consists of about 60-65% protein, 3-4% fat, 35% starch together with fiber and little mineral matter.