Okra

Nutrition Panel:
Okra Raw per 100g

Calories: 31 Energy: 129 kj

Protein:

2.00 g

Fat - total:

0 g

Carbohydrate - by diff:

7.03 g

Sugar - total:

1.20 g

Fibre:

3.2 g

Water:

90.17 g

General Description:

Shaped like a capsule - pointed at one end.
Length ranges from 8 to 18 cm.
Contains numerous round white seeds.
Best if cooked in a stir fry or along side slightly acidic ingredients like tomatoes or citrus to control the goo Okra releases due to the cooking process.

Selection:

Select smooth firm pods with brilliant emerald green colour no more than 10cm long.

Nutrition Information:

Source of Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fibre & Vitamin A.
Good source of plant based protein.
Provides 129kj / 100g.

Storage & Handling Information:

Store in an airtight plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.

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Growing Area Information:

WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas.
VIC - Sunraysia.
SA - Adelaide Plains, Riverland.
QLD - South East, Tropical North.
NT - Darwin.

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