Okra is a yearly or perennial herb that can grow up to 2 meters tall. Stem cylindrical, sparsely spiny. Leaf blade 10 -- 30 cm in diameter, palmately divided into 3 -- 7 lobes, margins with coarse teeth and concave, both surfaces are sparsely bristle; Petiole 7 -- 15 cm long, bristly; Stipules linear, 7 -- 10 mm long, sparsely bristle.
The flowering period is from May to September. Flowers isolated in axils of main branches, pale yellow, purple at the base of inner surface, 4-8 cm in diameter; Petals obovate, 4-5 cm long; Pedicels 1 -- 2 cm long, sparsely scabrous;
Bracteoles 8-10, linear, ca. 1.5 cm long, sparsely bristle; Calyx bell-shaped, longer than bracteoles, densely stellate short tomentose. Capsule, 10 -- 25 cm long, 1.5 -- 2 cm in diameter, sparse rough bristles, slender and pointed apex, the cross section is mostly pentagonal or hexagonal, with up to 100 spherical seeds 4 -- 5 mm in diameter inside.
1. Okra is known for its nutritional value.
2. An excellent source of dietary fiber, okra also contains high concentrations of vitamins A, B, C, and K. In addition, it is a great source of calcium, potassium, iron, and zinc, and has a high folate content.
3. Okra is a great natural laxative. Okra strengthens the stomach and moistens the intestines because it is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber, which promotes defecation and prevents constipation.
4. Okra mucus can also attach to the gastric mucosa to protect the stomach wall. Increase the number of good bacteria in your gut
1. Application in health care product:
As a dietary supplement, it strengthens the immune system, resists viruses, and shortens the course of colds. c.High concentrations of vitamin C and antioxidants will boost your immunity
2. Eye health care:
Rich in antioxidants, okra has vision-friendly properties
Items | Specification | Result |
Assay(HPLC) | 10:1 | 10:1 |
Appearance | Brown Yellow Powder | Brown Yellow Powder |
Odour | Characteristic | Characteristic |
Loss on drying | ≤5.0% | 4.12% |
Residue on ignition | ≤5.0% | 4.04% |
Heavy Metal | ≤10mg/kg | <10mg/kg |
As | ≤1mg/kg | <1mg/kg |
Pb | ≤1mg/kg | <1mg/kg |
Hg | Negative | Negative |
Microbiology | ||
Total Bacterial Count | ≤1000cfu/g | <100cfu/g |
Molds and Yeast | ≤50cfu/g | <10cfu/g |
E.Coli and P.aeruginosa | Negative | Negative |
Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Negative |
Okra is rich in antioxidants that protect the immune system from harmful free radicals and prevent cell mutations.
Chock full of vitamin C, okra gives you a healthy glow. Vitamin C helps maintain a youthful appearance,
Helps grow/repair body tissues, reverses pigmentation, promotes collagen formation, and gives life to damaged skin.
Okra is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, as well as a good gut microbiota, properties that studies have shown to help increase motivation, enhance cognitive function, and promote overall mood adjustment
The recommended addition amounts in finished products are:
Applied Product Texture | Additions |
Supplement | 0.1-0.3% |
Health care capsules | 200mg |