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seitan
[ sey-tan ]
noun
- a chewy, neutral-flavored, protein-rich food made of wheat gluten, used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of seitan1
Coined by George Ohsawa, Japanese founder of macrobiotics (1893–1966) in 1961 and first recorded in English in 1965–1970; from Japanese; probably from sei- “raw, unprocessed” + tan(paku) “protein”
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Example Sentences
Vegan barbecue relies on ingredients such as vital wheat gluten, which is the primary ingredient in homemade seitan and other vegan mock meats.
From Washington Post
Seitan and Polenta Skillet with Fresh Greens by Nava Atlas: Just the color of this dish makes me happy.
From The Daily Beast
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