From immature okra pods a mucilage was isolated. The native mucilage, although not soluble in water and various salt solutions, was easily solubilized (∼ 80%) in aqueous sodium borohydride solution (1%). The viscosity of the borohydride‐soluble fraction was maximum at a pH range of 4–6, it exhibited a pseudoplastic behaviour and its viscosity decreased on adding water‐soluble additives. However, with maltodextrin an increase in viscosity was noticed, which may be the result of hydrogen 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.
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