What functional contribution do dried lily buds make to broths and sauces due to the mucilage they contain?

Answer

They impart a slightly viscous mouthfeel to liquids.

The mucilage contained within the dried buds leaches out when cooked, giving broths and sauces a pleasant, slightly viscous mouthfeel.

What functional contribution do dried lily buds make to broths and sauces due to the mucilage they contain?
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