Several brands of eco-friendly disposable diapers exist, typically made from bamboo, cotton, or plant-based pulp. But wheat gluten (the main protein in wheat) is highly absorbent and could be used in diapers as well as other hygiene and medical products, and for things like flood water retention.
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