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I tend to leave dairy, delicate herbs and most cooked grains out of these packs; their texture can go a little strange or mealy in the freezer.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025

The slightly mealy out-of-season corn aside, all the components are good — but more like dependable, high-quality friend material than anything that’ll make your heart skip a beat.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023

Tomatoes tend to get more mealy in the fridge than when stored at room temperature, but if they are getting too soft, refrigerate to keep them a few more days.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2023

The potato is dry and mealy in my mouth.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

For a mealier dough, the fat should be mixed in until it’s the size of peas and smaller.

From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2018

“Oh, she’s always rude and entitled, so we shouldn’t mind it when she acts rude and entitled” is perhaps the mealiest of justifications for spinelessness available.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2018

I saw six kinds of apples, including Granny Smith; Gala; Fuji; and the mealiest, most inappropriately named apple: Red Delicious, one bred for beauty, not taste.

From Slate ● Jan. 11, 2016

This mode of preparing potatoes, although very pretty and novel, must never be attempted with any but the whitest and mealiest kind.

From Culture and Cooking Art in the Kitchen by Catherine Owen