Antinutrient & Toxicity

Antinutrient and Toxicity ID 30
Crop ID Okra
Part Pod
Reported Factor Tannins
Effect Tannins had been reported to affect protein digestibility, adversely influencing the bioavailability of nonhem iron leading to poor iron and calcium absorption, also carbohydrate is affected leading to reduced energy value of a diet containing tannins.
Cause Toxicity
Cause Allergic Reaction
Reduction Method NULL
Notes Tannin content of Okra pod are very low compared to its critical toxicity.
Metadata Id 8,551