Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Mucilage from Ocimum basilicum var. album (L.) Seed

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Extraction steps to prepare mucilage powder from plant seeds. (a) Plant seeds, (b) swollen plant seeds, (c) the mixture obtained after the centrifugation, (d) extracted mucilage, (e) mucilage dried by freeze drying, and (f) mucilage powder.

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