Okra Polysaccharide

Product Name: Okra Polysaccharide

Total dietary fiber: *0%

Latin Name: Abelmoschus esculentus

Appearance: fine light brown powder

Active ingredient: okra extract contains polysaccharide

Part of the Plant Used: pods (Fresh, **0% Natural)

Extract Method: Grain Alcohol/Water

Storage Situation: Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light / heat.

Shelf Life: Two years under well Storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.

 

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a traditional vegetable crop with considerable area under cultivation in Africa and Asia. It has been called “a perfect villager’s vegetable” in America because of its robust nature, dietary fibers and distinct seed protein balanced in both lysine and tryptophan amino acids (unlike the proteins of cereals and pulses) it provides.

 

Okra pods are commonly used in Asia as a vegetable, but also as traditional medicine for many different purposes; e.g. as diuretic agent, for treatment of dental diseases and to reduce or prevent gastric irritations. The healthy properties are suggested to originate from the high polysaccharide content of okra pods.

 

Okra polysaccharides are also known for their highly viscous and slimy appearance. So they are also used as egg- white substitute, butter and egg substitute in a low fat brownie recipe, fat ingredient substitute in chocolate bar cookies and milk-fat ingredient substitute in a frozen chocolate dairy dessert.

 

Okra Polysaccharides Benefits:

Anti-fatigue

Anti-cancer

Enhance Cardiac Output

 

Health benefits of Okra

Very low in calories, provides just *0 cal per **0 g and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; but is a rich source of dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins; recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.

 

The rich fiber and mucilaginous content in Okra pods helps smooth peristalsis of digested food particles and relieve constipation condition.

 

The pods contain healthy amounts of vitamin A, and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta carotenes, xanthin and lutein. It is one of the green vegetable with highest levels of these anti-oxidants. These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural vegetables and fruits rich in flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

 

Fresh pods are good source of folates; provide about *2% of RDA per **0 g. Consumption of foods rich in folates, especially during pre-conception period helps decrease the incidence of neural tube defects in the offspring.

 

The pods are also an excellent source of anti-oxidant vitamin, vitamin-C; provides about *6% of daily recommended levels. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps body develop immunity against infectious agents, reduce episodes of cold and cough and protects body from harmful free radicals.

 

The veggies are rich in B-complex group of vitamins like niacin, vitamin B*6 (pyridoxine), thiamin and pantothenic acid. The pods also contain good amounts of vitamin K. Vitamin K is a co-factor for blood clotting enzymes and is required for strengthening of bones.

 

The pods are also good source of many important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium.