okra Nutrition Facts and Calories | Description

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What is Okra?

Okra is a vegetable that grows in warm to hot temperatures and is composed of an edible pod. This pod is green and ridged with a tapered bottom. Each pod is between 2-4 inches long, okra longer than this is usually tough. The pod has a harsh fuzz on it and round white seeds on the inside. When okra is cooked the pod and seeds become soft and mucilaginous. For this reason often fry or stew okra to reduce the mucus texture. The flavor is vegetal, sweet and nutty.

What does Okra Taste Like?

...Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Ingredients

...Okra is a vegetable that grows in warm to hot temperatures and is composed of an edible pod. This pod is green and ridged with a tapered bottom. Each pod is between 2-4 inches long, okra longer than this is usually tough. The pod has a harsh fuzz on it and round white seeds on the inside. When okra is cooked the pod and seeds become soft and mucilaginous. For this reason often fry or stew okra to reduce the mucus texture. The flavor is vegetal, sweet and nutty.

Okra Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (100g)

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Calories	33kcal	2%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	7g	2%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	3g	11%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	7mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition