Ingredient

Fresh Okra

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Okra is used as a vegetable in cooking, often added to stews, soups, and …

What it is

Okra is a flowering plant in the mallow family, native to Africa. Its edible seed pods are harvested when young and tender. Okra is typically eaten fresh, pickled, or canned.

Why it's used

Okra is used as a vegetable in cooking, often added to stews, soups, and gumbos for its thickening properties. It is also commonly pickled and sold in jars, appearing in products like pickles, olives, and relishes.

Health notes

Okra is a nutritious vegetable, providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The FDA considers okra to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used as a food ingredient. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated okra and its components. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming okra in typical dietary amounts.

Allergen info

Okra is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Fresh Okra

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United Natural Foods, Inc. Haddon House, Pickled Okra Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 54kcal 3.6Protein 0Fat 10.7Carbs United Natural Foods, Inc. Haddon House, Crisp And Mild Pickled Okra Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 54kcal 3.6Protein 0Fat 10.7Carbs Sassy Okra Gourmet Bites VIRC SNACKS Sassy Okra Gourmet Bites Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 79kcal 5.3Protein 0Fat 5.3Carbs Smokin' Okra, Smokin' Pickled Pink Foods LLC Smokin' Okra, Smokin' Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Karabetian Import & Export Okra In Tomato Sauce Canned Vegetables 30kcal 2.5Protein 0Fat 7Carbs Wicked Okra sims foods, inc. Wicked Okra Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 125kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 28.6Carbs Dirty Okra Dill Pickles, Dirty Okra sims foods, inc. Dirty Okra Dill Pickles, Dirty Okra Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Killer Brownie Distributing Mild Pickled Okra, Mild Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Forest Floor Foods L.L.C. Spicy Crisp Bloody Mary Okra, Spicy Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 54kcal 3.6Protein 0Fat 10.7Carbs Entertainment Production House Inc. Pickled Okra Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 54kcal 3.6Protein 0Fat 10.7Carbs Lunds Inc Mild Pickled Okra, Mild Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Lunds Inc Hot Pickled Okra, Hot Pickled Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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