Okra(Abelmoschus esculentus) As An

Alternative Glue
A Research Project

Submitted by:

Go, Jay Jasper

Taunan, Joseph Humphrey

Magsino, Ma. Angelica

 Reasons

Research Questions

Hypothesis
CONTENT
S Research Design Table

Materials & Methodology

INTRODUCTION
 Ladies Finger(Okra) glue, This study is conducted to prove okra' eligibility as the basic
element of glue. This study will benefit people to make effective home made glue that us eco
friendly with reachable ingredients at home and they do not have to buy commercual glues that are
harmful to the invironment (Ariadna 2022). Okra(Abelmoschus esculentus) shows up the
alternative way on making glue. This study focuses in the potential of okra as renewable product
that use significant for purposes (Rhizman 2022).Plant mucilages is found in almost all classes of
plants, usually in very small amount. It can be extracted from a variety of plant partss, including
rhizomes, roots and seed endosperms. These compounds are widely used in pharmaceutical food
and cosmetics industry, as well as an agriculture, textile, paper-industries (Troncoso et al.., 2017).
Based on data, okra glue can stick on 5 different objects, bond paper, oslo paper, popsickles, HVS
paper and Bufallo paper (Ariadna 2022). Okra glue can be used by students on their paperworks
and projects
(Rhizman 2022). The researcher prepared substance like flour and water to make its ability more
 In the University of Sto. Tomas in 2013, a study was made about having
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) as alternative Glue. The study made use of the
Okra pods because it contains mucilage which gives it slimy characteristic and is a
good potential as an alternative glue. The researcher conducted its experimentation
by extracting the mucilage of the okra. After extracting, the researcher mixed its
mucilage with water(distilled water) and flour to make the besst organic glue
(Rhizman 2022). Results showed that ethanol extraction was an effective method
for extraction of the glue form okra, after being soaked in distilled water overnight
with ratios of material to solvent (Jing Ys Sun 2014). The ingredients are
particularly the okra mucilage(extract) water, and flour (Barata Jr.).
 The time okra glue too to dry on Normal Paper, Buffalo paper, and popsicle stick respectively are
3 min 24.45 sec, 5 min 16.78 sec, and 9 min 51.88 sec (Ariadna 2022). Judging from the researchers 15
minutes of experiment, the Okra slime could be made to work (Christine 2020). The study shows that
the tume okra glue took to dry on Bond Paper is 8mins 12sec, Oslo Paper 9mins 21sec, Art Paper
9mins 48sec, Glossy Paper 10mins 57sec, Card Paper 12min 37sec (Fulgencio et al 2014). Okra pods
should be bright and vibrant green, not super shiny, but more of a low-sheen. Okra spoils quickly, and
as it’s spoiling it changes colour. At first, the okra will be bright green, like grass, but as it ages or
spoils it will get darker green or brown in colour, or have a motley colour (Alex Johnson 2022).
Spoiled Okra becomes saggy and dry It also feels saggy if touched it (Pokpoksom 2021). The okra has
spoiled if they’ve become soft, mushy, or brown. If it’s spoiled, they lose its vibrant color and crunch.
They may also have more slime by the bud. If the okra is rotten,  it may develop mold as well (Instacart
2021).
 When eated a cooked okra pod, it might notice a gooey texture at the interior.
There's a scientific explanation for okra's sliminess: "Okra pods are ​mucilaginous,"
says food scientist and food safety expert Millie Ngaru (2022), who consults with Fast
Food Menu Prices. Mucilaginous foods contain a type of soluble fiber that dissolves in
water and produces "a gooey and slimy texture" (Tobin 2022). Okra pods are known
as “mucilaginous,” which results in slimy or gooey mouthfeel when cooked. This
“mucilage” or slime contains soluble fiber that can be digested. Some folks enjoy this
texture, while others try to mask the slippery nature of the pods (Orabone 2015). If the
okra is wet or slimy, it's spoiled and needs to be thrown out. When okra is cooked it
may become sticky or slimy but it shouldn't be slimy when stored as a whole pod
(Martinez 2022).
 The goal of this study is the creation of glue out of okra mucilage
to produce an organic and safe glue for the consumption of the
community. Due to the rising price of commercial glue in the market,
justifies the need for creating alternative sources. The findings of this
study reflect on the impact of the creation of these glues. The making of
these glues out of okra mucilage would bring a great impact to our
community especially in the environment. The use of these alternative
glue help students to lessen the spend of money in buying commercial
glue. With this kind of glue, the students will save their money instead of
buying expensive glues.
REASONS
 3 Reasons why we choose this topic
First
Okra glue is highly effective
at bonding materials
together. The mucilage of
okra is thick and sticky,
making it a strong adhesive
that can be used for a variety
of projects, such as paper
crafts and woodworking.
Second
The use of okra glue helps
students to lessen spend
money in buying synthetic
glue. With this kind of glue,
the students will save their
money instead of buying
expensive glues.
Third
Okra glue is non-toxic and
safe to use. Unlike synthetic
adhesives that can contain
harmful chemicals, okra
glue is made from a natural
plant source and does not
release any toxic fumes or
chemicals. This makes it a
safe option for use in
households and craft
projects.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
 4 Research Questions

Entity: Dependent Variable:

Qualitative:
•What Okra's will be best fit in making
•How long before the Organic Glue dries when it is
Organic Glue?
applied on papers?
•Is there a possibility that the Organic Glue
Quantitative:
will stick on otherobjects's and not only on •What will be the condition of the Organic Glue if
papers? we use rotten Okra's?

Independent Variable: Connection:

•What will be the consistency of the •How does the kind's of Okra's affect
mucilage of the okra if we used the consistency or stickiness of the
drinking water instead of tap water? Organic Glue?
HYPOTHESIS
 Hypothesis

Affirmative: Null:
If the amount of mucilage is If the amount of mucilage is
lesser than the flour, it will more than the flour then it
be more viscous will be more diluted.
RESEARCH DESIGN TABLE
Reasearch Design Table

Hypothesis:

The more the organic glue will put on a paper the more the stickier it will be.
Independent Variable Backround Questions

•Amount of Okra •Where will the okra's mucilage stick? Like

Mucilage paper to paper, plastic to plastic?

•What type's of okra will be best for the

experiment?
•How much white flour to make the glue
sticky?
•What is the best way to secure the
stickiness of the okra glue?

•How long does the okra glue will stick?

 Dependent Variable Constant

Quantitative: •Amount of Water

•# of minutes before the •Amount of Flour
organic glue dries on •Types of Okra
paper •Size of
Container
Qualitative:
•Condition of the organic
glue if used rotten okra's

Control Exp Exp Exp

Group Group #1 Group #2 Group #3

Experimental Group No okra 10 grams 15 grams 20 grams

And mucilage of okra of okra of okra
Control Group and flour mucilage mucilage mucilage
and flour and flour and flour
MATERIALS & METHODOLOGY
 Materials & Equipment

Equipments:

Mesh Strainer
Materials:
Frying Pan

20 grams okra mucilage

Fork

20 grams of white flour Small Bowl

500 ml water Knife

Plastic Gloves

Spatula
 Methods
Phase I - Product Development
The researchers will buy half kilogram of white flour from the
local market stall then the researchers will prepare 20 grams
of okra and 500 ml of water. The researchers will prepare the
pan then the researchers will put the 500ml water together
with the 20 grams of okra then boil it. After the okra boils the
researchers will separate the mucilage from the okra using
mesh strainer and put it on a small bowl. The researchers will
mix the okra mucilage and the white flour using a fork until
the vescosity will become like a glue.
Phase II - Testing Proocess
The researchers are conducting an experiment to compare the drying
properties of okra glue in different quantities. The researchers will prepare
four pieces of paper, on two of which the researchers will apply a small
amount of okra glue and then stick them together, and on the other two the
researchers will apply a large amount of okra glue and also stick them
together. The researchers will then observe which of the two sets of papers
(the ones with the small amount of glue or the large amount of glue) dry faster
and which one dries longer. This will allow the researchers to determine if the
quantity of okra glue used affects the drying properties of the glue.
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