By Foodeely Staff
April 21, 2020
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Okra is also known as ladies’ fingers or Ochro to the western countries. It looks like a pod with edible white seeds embedded in it. Its nativity has been debated among these three regions: West Africa, Ethiopia, and South Asia. Okra grows in tropical, subtropical, and warm regions. It contains a high amount of mucilage, which makes it useful as a thickener in soups. The seeds are also dried, grounded, and used as a coffee in some countries. The high amount of mucilage in okra may be useful in removing toxins from the body. It also contains vitamins such as vitamins A, K, C, and B6. Another important constituent of okra is Lectin, which, according to several studies, may prevent the growth of can cells in humans. It can be found mostly in West Africa, with Nigeria being the largest producer, followed by Cote d’ Ivoire and Ghana.
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