As water passes through the hypogeal layer, particles of foreign matter are trapped in the mucilaginous matrix and soluble organic material is adsorbed.
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Its mucilaginous leaves are used as a dry or fresh vegetable in a variety of dishes, and as medicine for several different ailments.
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In Nigeria the leaves are boiled to make a sticky, mucilaginous sauce which is served with balls of cassava which are otherwise rather dry.
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One widely distributed but rarely seen species, " Spirostomum semivirescens ", carries symbiotic zoochlorellae and houses itself within a mucilaginous lorica.
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This quality _ call it mucilaginous if you want to be scientific _ does not develop if okra is prepared without liquids, as in frying.
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Typically the seeds are first rinsed to remove soil and dirt and the mucilaginous substances produced by some seeds when they come in contact with water.
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The fruit, being mucilaginous, is very soothing to the throat and decoctions of jujube have often been used in pharmacy to treat sore throats.
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It's more bitter, more fibrous, and less mucilaginous than I expected, but not too bad, with a nice nutty flavor.
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The raw vegetable is starchy and bland, mucilaginous when grated, and may be eaten plain as a side dish, or added to noodles.
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Its fruit is a yellow fibro-mucilaginous drupe with a sweet taste, which is often sold in street markets in their places of origin.
