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Functional properties of okra (Hibiscus esculentus) mucilage

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Title Functional properties of okra (Hibiscus esculentus) mucilage
 
Creator Ramadas Bhat, U.
Tharanathan, R. N.
 
Subject 23 Vegetables
14 Physical properties
 
Description Mucilage isolated from immature okra pods, although not soluble in water and various salt solutions, was easily solubilized (about 80%) in aqueous sodium borohydride solution (1%). Viscosity of the borohydride-soluble fraction was max. at pH 4-6, it exhibited pseudoplastic behaviour and its viscosity decreased on adding water-soluble additives. Maltodextrin increased viscosity, probably through H-bonding interactions. The fraction exhibited foam stabilizing and gelling properties, and a strengthening effect on soft wheat dough, as shown by farinography and extensograph experiments.
 
Date 1987
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Identifier Ramadas Bhat, U. and Tharanathan, R. N. (1987) Functional properties of okra (Hibiscus esculentus) mucilage. Starch/Staerke, 39 (5). pp. 165-167.