Evan,
The gelatinous mass is also a monstera fruit type. The seeds seem to be the same basic form too. I am wondering if Jonna saw the same root tip poking out of the side of the seed that I saw with my Monstera pinnatipartita seeds? Have a look at my photo albums to see my seed walkthrough also. Pretty much the same as Jonna's.
Jonna,
I think your seeds are going to be fine. I think the soak is more to sell the seeds as if a mansoon had just passed than for cleaning, or maybe that performs a dual purpose. I am pretty sure your seeds will be fine though. Do not be so hard on yourself about trying something new!
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