Wheat gluten is made by first forming a dough with wheat flour and then washing the dough in water until the starch is removed. The remaining mass is gluten: wheat protein with small amounts of wheat starch. This gluten is then fried and cut into pieces to make a mild food that is lightly chewy with a meat-like texture. Chin Yeh gluten is further marinated with a flavorful mixture of soy, sugar, and spices to make a sweet and savory food that is great as both a condiment or ingredient.