okara
/əʊˈkɑːɹə/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.63 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Okara adds texture to soups, stews, casseroles, savory pancakes and baked goods, or it can be made into beanburgers."
- "Okara is the residue or soy pulp that remains after the production of soymilk and tofu. Although typically considered a waste product in the U.S., okara has been shown to have many promising attributes."
- "The dietary fiber content of okara is greater than 50%, so its energy content is only half that of wheat flour. Okara alone has some antinutritional qualities; however, fermented okara may have definite dietary advantages."
Etymology
From Japanese 御(お)殻(から) (okara).
Origin
Word Breakdown
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