seitan

noun

sei·​tan ˈsā-ˌtan How to pronounce seitan (audio)
-ˌtän
: flavored wheat gluten often used as a meat analogue

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Seitan Nugget Fingers Cut seitan into bite-sized pieces. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026 Grains Hartog loves grains such as corn, millet, quinoa, seitan and whole grains such as brown rice, pasta, or bread for protein intake. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025 While not a safe choice for people with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, seitan is very high in protein. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026 Look for mock-meat dishes built around tofu and seitan — including bánh mì chay made with tofu — along with fresh spring rolls and phở chay, typically made with mushrooms in place of beef or chicken. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for seitan

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First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seitan was in 1968

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“Seitan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seitan. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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