DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION VIII
ORMOC CITY DIVISION
IPIL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BRGY. IPIL , ORMOC CITY, LEYTE

OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS) AS

ALTERNATIVE GLUE

SITTI ZAIRAH A. SARAPUDDIN

FIONAH M. SEBES
RESEARCHERS

MRS. MARY GRACE C. OLAER

RESEARCH ADVISOR

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 INTRODUCTION

As a student, you have a lot of obligations to fulfill, especially when it comes to paper
work. There are some paper works, for example, that require some ingredients to make
labor easier. Glue is one of those materials. Glue is available at several stores. However,
some students cannot acquire such extensive materials due to budgetary constraints. We
undertook this study as a researcher to advocate an alternate method and to highlight the
possibilities of other things in the production of the goods. Gluekra: Okra (abelmoschus
esculentus) as an alternative glue appears in a new approach to make glue with okra. The
focus of this research is on the potential of okra as a useful renewable product.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Lady's finger (Abelmoschus esculentus), often known as "Okra," is a green finger-

shaped fruit popular in the Philippines. Mucilage is found in a wide variety of plants. Its
mucilaginous qualities are employed as a food thickener, especially in soups. Mucilage is
also present in the upper section of the okra pod, giving it a slimy texture. This mucilage has
a lot of potential as a glue substitute. It may release its mucilage, which can be used to make
glue, by extracting the mucilage inside through boiling, separating, and filtration processes.

We used starch and water to improve its ability to stick paper and other items to paper.
Glue, on the other hand, has helped to make such tasks easier, particularly for youngsters
working on school projects or activities. They were wasting money on glue instead of saving
it for something else. In that case, they'll need to find another means to prevent
overspending on school supplies. Due to the researcher's conceptual experimentation and
past bases of relevant studies, it would result in a cheaper but high-quality and useful glue
for students and other individuals.

RESEARCH PROBLEM

Is it possible that okra can be alternative glue? How?

How can the mucilage be extracted outside the okra?
How long can the glue that made of okra stick to the paper and other object that can stick to
paper?

HYPOTHESIS

Okra has the potential to be used as an alternative glue. It has the potential to produce
a sticky texture like glue by removing mucilage. The mucilage of sliced okra is extracted by

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 boiling it, resulting in a sticky substance. Because the goal of this project is to manufacture
okra glue, it will last as long as any other glue.

METHODOLOGY

The goal of this research is to develop an alternative adhesive. These are the
ingredients we'll need to make the okra-based alternative glue; 1 casserole, 1 bowl,1
tablespoon, strainer and container, okra, starch, and water.

PROCEDURE

The first step is to cut the okra into smaller pieces and place it in the bowl. Second
step is to put some water, 3 tablespoons of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of starch in the bowl
and mix it. The third step is to fill the casserole with all of the mixed ingredients. The fourth
step is to place the ingredient on the stove and bring it to a low heat. Turn off the stove when
the water in the casserole thickens, then filter the cooked okra using the strainer to separate
the okra from the extract. Finally, pour the okra extract into the container.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This outcome is particularly beneficial to those students who cannot afford to purchase
glue. Since glue is commonly used to stick things together, an alternative way should be
sought to enhance not only the product but also the source of the product. On the other
hand, it also applies in such aspects regarding as a source of income or having additional
information about the potential of okra.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION

The study focuses on the ability of okra mucilage to act as glue because of its sticky
properties. The goal of this study is to develop a less expensive product that can be utilized
by everyone, especially students and other individuals. It is about a single fruit, okra, that
can be converted into a single product with only one use: glue. The study's limitation is that
the outcome or product can only be used for one purpose based on the product's frequent
use. For example, if glue is only used for pasting, it can only be used for pasting and should
not be utilized for other uses.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Glue- a white or colorless liquid substance that has a sticky texture that is use to paste paper
works.

Mucilage- a part of okra that has a sticky substance.

Okra- a finger shaped like fruit.

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