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gelatinous

[juh-lat-n-uhs] / dʒəˈlæt n əs /


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A milk-based dessert similar in appearance to a blancmange, the pudding uses carrageen moss – a type of seaweed found in coastal areas – to give it a gelatinous texture.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

The last time these researchers spotted this type of “extraordinary octopus,” the creature was also holding part of a jellyfish, which at the time helped scientists understand its surprising diet of gelatinous animals.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2025

The sticks are soft and gelatinous with a slight crisp from their outer layers — simply put, a textural masterpiece.

From Salon Oct. 21, 2025

Some ingredients commonly found in Chinese fine dining include qi-boosting gelatinous fish maw, collagen-rich bird’s nest and nutrient-dense sea cucumber.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 18, 2025

Without complaint, he ate his dinner—a dry brown sponge that he thought was supposed to be meat loaf and gelatinous mashed potatoes, though he left the hockey-puck roll alone.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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