Sentences with phrase «because mucilage»

When overcooked, okra gets goopy because mucilage, a thick substance found in the veggie's seed pods, increases in thickness.

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Try to cut your intake of Psyllium husk by half because it is very fibrous and super water - absorbent (due to high content of mucilage) and hence, can create a big bulky stool, albeit soft.

(Barrionuevo) That's because when applied topically, the mucilage from marshmallow root «dries as a mild adhesive and can be used as an herbal bandage for minor wounds.»