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It depends what you want to use it for. You get it as a byproduct when you boil Okra for eating (it's in the water).
I was looking for a way to use it as a formation aid in papermaking, which allows the fibers to be suspended longer for smoother, more even paper.
According to Papermaking with Garden Plants & Common Weeds by Helen Hiebert (excerpt found through Google Books), Tom Bennick puts half a pound of okra fruit into pantyhose (think large tea bag), which he then soaks overnight in a gallon of water. When he removes the fruit, the mucilage in the water (formation aid), is enough for use with one pound (dry weight) of fiber.
BTW - 1) you don't have to include the seeds in the pantyhose since the seeds contain no mucilage., 2) the roots from other mallows can be used, too, in the same measurements, 3) the extraction does not last very long; it needs to be refrigerated and used quickly.
If, however, you want it purified for scientific purposes, and you have access to a lab, then you might find helpful the information in Studies on the Mucilages Extracted from Okra Fruits (Hibiscus esculentus L.) and Baobab Leaves (Adansonia digitata L.) by Woolfe, Chaplin, and Otchere (the pdf is available online).
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What makes mucilage glue?
Certain thickened plant products will make mucilage . Okra is one.
Significance of Wastepaper and Coir with Okra Mucilage?
what is the significance of the study of waste paper and coir with okra mucilage
What is the conclusions of wastepaper and coir with okra mucilage?
I conclude that wastepaper and coir with okra mucilage can be a binder/holder of a thing and use for many things to hold.
How do you make personal lubricant from okra?
Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance found in many plants . Cactus and flax seed have the highest amounts of mucilage, but okra, marshmallow, and psyllium also have high mucilage content. Adding water to the mucilage produces a glue.
Can okra mucilage be used in preventing corrosion?
No, it's not anti-corrosive.
How do you make a cream from okra seed?
I don't know how to make a cream, but am seeking an answer to how one makes okra pepsin fromfresh okra
How could you make wastepaper with coir and okra mucilage?
How to: shred and pulp used paper extract up to 75% mucilage from Okra cook the coir fibers for at least three hours combine form paper conduct qualitative testing This was outlined in the research paper with a title which is essentially the same as the question. >>> I'm conducting a research about this but I'm not yet done... I'm doing this for my thesis.., I'm having standard and nonstandard test to determine the characteristics of the paper such as Tensile strength, tearing strength, and burst factor I'll promise to tell you the finish product when im done TY ;)
What are the health benefits of the okra coffee?
BENEFITS OF OKRA: # The superior fiber found in Okra helps to stabilize the blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract. # Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver. # Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most unlike the OTC drugs. # Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract. # Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression. # Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract. # Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel. # Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements. # Okra is good for summer heat treatment. Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression. # Okra is good for constipation. # Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol level. # Okra is good for Asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms. # Okra is good for atherosclerosis. # Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion, especially colorectal cancer. # Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries. # Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of cataracts. # Okra is good for preventing Diabetes. # Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful skin. We understand the reason why Cleopatra and Yang Guifei loved to eat okra. There are other medicinal uses of okra, like its protection against trans fats.
Recipes of okra?
Okra can be used to make a variety of dishes! okra or ladies finger is very good for diabetic patients. It grown in tropical climate. You can find some okra recipes here @Raj-bi7xp to learn More recipes subscribe hope it helps
What is a synonym for mucilage?
Mucilage is a sticky plant material, so it has the synonyms glue, adhesive, paste, or gum. Many water-soluble glues, such as on lickable envelopes and postage stamps, have a mucilage base.
Who made the recipe for fried okra?
Okra, also called as bendi or ladies finger is a very nutritious vegetable which can be make with different recipes.
How do you make wastepaper and coir with okra mucilage?
How to: shred and pulp used paper extract up to 75% mucilage from Okra cook the coir fibers for at least three hours combine form paper conduct qualitative testing This was outlined in the research paper with a title which is essentially the same as the question. >>> I'm conducting a research about this but I'm not yet done... I'm doing this for my thesis.., I'm having standard and nonstandard test to determine the characteristics of the paper such as Tensile strength, tearing strength, and burst factor I'll promise to tell you the finish product when im done TY ;)
