Not exact matches
The
mucilage can actually coat the gluten and gliadin, effectively blocking gluten bonds from
forming.
Mucilage in hepatica
forms a protective layer over the inflamed mucous membranes of the throat and mouth, counteracting the urge to cough, while flavonoids show antispasmodic and antioxidant activity, preventing damage caused by free radicals.
A viscous gel, also called a
mucilage, begins to
form immediately around the whole seed.
Both seeds, when ground and soaked in water, release their soluble fiber in only a few seconds to
form a thick, viscous
mucilage, more simply referred to as a gel.
Made up of the
mucilage compounds, gums and pectins found on the inside of plant cells, soluble fiber swells with water in the digestive tract and
forms a thick, viscous mass.
Demulcent (soothing) herbs such as marshmallow root contain a high percentage of
mucilage which
forms a protective film over the mucous membrane of the urinary tract.