Research Article

Spectroscopic and Thermooxidative Analysis of Organic Okra Oil and Seeds from Abelmoschus esculentus

Table 1

Proximate composition (g/100 g) of seed of Okra seed (Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench).

ComponentAverage values ± SD*

Volatile substances at 105°C (moisture)13.99 ± 0.02
Fix mineral residue (ashes)4.01 ± 0.21
Lipids14.01 ± 0.50
Fibers30.81 ± 0.31
Proteins22.14 ± 1.04
Carbohydrates6.69 ± 0.14

* 𝑛 = 3 (analysis in triplicate); SD: standard deviation.