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Okra (Okro)

Vegetables

Okra (Okro)

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About this item

Fresh okra, commonly called okro in Nigeria, consists of tender immature pods valued for their characteristic thickening quality in soups and stews and also suitable for frying or grilling.

Specifications

# SKU
M05-0107
Category
Vegetables

Handling protocols

  • Handle gently because fresh okra pods bruise and develop dark marks easily.
  • Keep pods whole and dry during storage and wash under clean running water immediately before cutting or cooking.
  • Remove heavily bruised, split or decaying pods from the batch.

Storage tips

  • Refrigerate in the vegetable drawer or a less-cold part of the refrigerator in a perforated bag.
  • For best quality, use within about 3–5 days.
  • Avoid prolonged storage directly against very cold refrigerator surfaces.
  • Discard pods that become extensively slimy, moldy, water-soaked, deeply blackened or foul-smelling.