Images of the mucilage, caused by a rise in phytoplankton associated with global heating, have gone viral after European ...

Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a slimy substance that can be off-putting to some. However, when cooked properly ...

Seeds of two species of Plantago have been identified as producing mucilage that can be used as a natural additive to make gluten-free bread dough more elastic, resulting in fluffier loaves.