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Rice noodles contain no wheat at all
They are made from soaked rice flour and water, so they set without gluten
Rice noodles are formed from a batter of ground rice and water, steamed or extruded and then dried. Because rice protein cannot form gluten, the strands are set by starch gelatinisation instead, which is why they soften quickly in hot liquid and turn brittle if overcooked. They behave nothing like wheat pasta in the pot.
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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