Organic
Red Okra
"The crunchy, sweet, and nutritious okra with a pop of color!"
Red Okra is a vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetable with a tender, slightly crunchy texture, and sweet flavor.
Also known as
Lady Fingers, Red Lady Fingers
Botanical name
Abelmoschus esculentus
Product Details
PLU Code
94657
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Okra › All Sizes
Origin
West Africa, Asia, and the Americas
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
7-14 days
Status
Approved
About Red Okra
This variety of okra is high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, offering numerous health benefits. It can be used in a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, stews, and salads.
Nutrition Information
One 100 gram serving of red okra contains approximately 31 kcal of energy, 1.9 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 7.5 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of dietary fiber, and 0.8 grams of sugar. It is also rich in vitamins such as vitamin C with 10 milligrams and vitamin K with 31 micrograms. Additionally, red okra is a good source of minerals including potassium with 302 milligrams, magnesium with 36 milligrams, and iron with 0.4 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh okra pods. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Humidity
90%
Packaging
Maintain high humidity with breathable packaging, such as nets, bags or boxes with ventilation holes
Shelf Life
7-14 days
Storage Notes: Pods lose weight readily and are highly chilling sensitive (water-soaked areas, lesions, mold, discoloration), yellow after ethylene exposure, bruise easily on the ridges, and pick up odors from melons, onions and potatoes. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 430-432.
Applies to: fresh okra pods.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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