Okra also contains a mucilage substance, including pectin and mucopolysaccharide. Mucopolysaccharide can enhance the body's resistance, maintain the lubrication of human joint cavity, reduce the accumulation of lipid substances on arterial wall, and avoid the atrophy of liver and kidney connective tissue.
Okra is high in water content and low in fat, and it is also an ideal food for slimming. At the same time, it is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, which can make the skin tender and white.
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Economic use
Leaves, buds and flowers are rich in protein, vitamins and mineral salts. Seeds contain more elements such as potassium, calcium, iron, zinc and manganese. Can extract oil and protein; It has special fragrance, can be used to extract oil, and can also be used as an additive or substitute for coffee; The oil content of seeds is about 15-20%, and the oil contains a small amount of gossypol, which is slightly toxic and can be eaten or used in industry after high temperature treatment.
nutrition
Huang Kui coffee is rich in nutrition, and the young fruit contains a lot of sticky juice, which has a special flavor. Its juice is mixed with pectin, milk polysaccharide and arabinan. Its pectin is soluble fiber, which is highly valued in the new concept of modern health care. If it is eaten regularly, it can strengthen the gastrointestinal tract and nourish yin and yang.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Okra (Plants)