Upon absorbing water, the clear, colorless, mucilaginous gel that forms increases in volume by tenfold or more. (amazon.com)
For this recipe it's best to soak the buckwheat beforehand so you can rinse off the undesirable mucilaginous substance that comes off it. (swoonfood.com)
Ground flax has mucilaginous properties that improve the texture of gluten free baked goods, and adds important fiber and omega - 3 fatty acids as well. (gluten.lovetoknow.com)