Freeze Dried Okra

Okra is a staple of Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisines and is traditionally strung and sun-dried. That method darkens and hardens the product. Freeze-drying instead preserves okra's light green colour and delicate structure.

The mucilage okra contains gives the characteristic consistency during cooking. This property is retained in the freeze dried product; when rehydrated it delivers the texture found in traditional dishes. Small-size okra is regarded as a quality indicator and the product is graded before processing.

Whole form is used in traditional dish blends, instant soups, ready meals and outdoor food. Diaspora markets and the ethnic food category are prominent export channels for this product.

Because of its porous structure the product is fragile; it must be protected from mechanical load during packing and transport.