Fresh South Indian Okra Exporters In India

The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies’ fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods.Raw okra is 90% water, 2% protein, 7% carbohydrates and negligible in fat. In a 100 gram amount, raw okra is rich  in dietary fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K, with moderate contents of thiamin, folate, and magnesium. The products of the plant are mucilaginous, resulting in the characteristic “goo” or slime when the seed pods are cooked; the mucilage contains soluble fiber. Pods are cooked, pickled, eaten raw, or included in salads. In India, the pods stuffed with spices are a popular dish. Okra may be used in developing countries to mitigate malnutrition and alleviate food insecurity.