Wheat Protein - Feed Ingredient

Wheat Protein is the concentrated protein fraction derived from wheat, typically obtained through the processing of wheat flour or starch extraction. It consists primarily of gluten proteins—gliadin and glutenin—which give wheat its elastic properties. Wheat protein may be used in feed as a plant-based protein source.

In equine nutrition, wheat protein contributes to the overall amino acid content of the diet, although it is relatively low in lysine, an essential amino acid for horses. It is generally included in processed feeds, pellets, or protein concentrates, often in the form of wheat gluten. Its digestibility is moderate, and its nutritional value depends on the quality of processing and formulation balance.

While wheat protein can help increase crude protein levels, it is rarely used as the sole protein source in equine diets due to its amino acid limitations. It is typically combined with other protein ingredients to achieve a more balanced amino acid profile.