Okra pods contain thick polysaccharides used to thicken soups and stews, as an egg white substitute, and as a fat substitute in chocolate bar cookies and in chocolate frozen dairy dessert. Okra is a popular health food due to its high fibre, vitamin C and folate content. The plant’s attractive appeal helps beautify the farm as around the okra pods, are yellow or white hibiscus-like flowers with a diameter of approximately 2-3 inches. Additionally, vitamin C is an antioxidant, which neutralises free radicals that can accumulate in the body and often lead to ageing and some diseases. Okra is a popular health food due to its high fibre, vitamin C and folate content.

Source: Daily Nation December 14, 2018 17:48 UTC