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mucilages

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mucilages (myōōˑ·si·lˑ·jz),
n.pl plant polysaccharide compounds that readily absorb water, becoming viscid and gelatinous. They are traditionally used as demulcents and laxatives and also provide a source of soluble fiber.


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Up to 124 miles (200 kilometers) long, the mucilages appear naturally, usually near Mediterranean coasts in summer.
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This type of fiber includes mucilages, gums, hemicelluloses, and pectins, which are also found in a number of foods.
 
 
 
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