Can an Okra make a Glue

= Yes! okra mucilage is one of the ingredients in our place to make

glue. and its cheaper than the commercial ones. just mix it with hot
water, flour, and put it in a closed container when not used.
http://www.answers.com/Q/Can_okra_mucilage_make_a_glue
= Mix the sap with flour and hot water, I'm not sure of proportions
though.
http://www.answers.com/Q/How_can_you_make_a_glue_out_of_okra

Health benefits of Okra

The pods are among the very low calorie vegetables. They provide just
30 calories per 100 g, besides containing no saturated fats or
cholesterol. Nonetheless, they are rich sources of dietary fiber,
minerals, and vitamins; often recommended by nutritionists in
cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.
The pods are one of the rich sources of mucilage substance that help
in smooth peristalsis of digested food through the gut and ease
constipation condition.
The pods contain healthy amounts of vitamin A, and flavonoid antioxidants such as beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein. It is one of the
vegetables 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 the good source of folates; provide about 22% of RDA
per 100 g. Consumption of foods rich in folates, especially during the
pre-conception period helps decrease the incidence of neural tube
defects in the offspring.
The gumbo pods are also an excellent source of anti-oxidant vitamin,
vitamin-C, providing about 36% of daily-recommended levels. Research
suggests that consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps the body
develop immunity against infectious agents, reduce episodes of cold
and cough and protect the 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 an also good source of many important minerals such as
iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium.

Okra as an Adhesive
By YukiAkane | March 2012
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OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS L.) AS AN ADHESIVE

A RESEARCH PRESENTED FOR THE COMPLETION OF REQUIRMENTS

PRESENTED BY:
RIE AKANE
CHRISTINE ANDREA DE LARA

PRESENTED TO:
MS. DUMALASA

CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

Plant mucilage is found in almost all classes of plants, usually in

very small amount. Mucilage and gums are water soluble polysaccharides
found in a widespread number of plants and also in some
microorganisms. It has different purposes ranging from water storage
and seed germination in plants to membrane thickener and food reserve
to adhesive, in some cases.

Okra is one of the many plants which contain mucilage. It is widely

distributed in tropical regions around the world. Its mucilaginous
properties are used as thickening agent for food particularly in
soups. On the other hand, some people use it for medicinal purposes.
The upper part of the okra pods are commonly remove or cut and thrown
prior to cooking. This part of okra pod also contains mucilage which

gives its slimy characteristic. Okra pods specially when heated

produce more sticky mucus. This mucilage has a good potential to be an
alternative adhesive.

The purpose of this study is to prove whether okra could be an

alternative adhesive and for gaining more information about adhesives.
This could be helpful among students (for school), histopathologist
(for histopathology procedures) and for some other people. B.
Statement of the Problem

General Objectives :
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Specific Objectives:
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C. Significance of the Problem

This study will be beneficial to the scientific community because it

can provide new information regarding the adhesive capabilities of the
Abelmoschus esculentus. This...

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