Pectin from Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Has Potential as a Drug Release Modifier in Matrix Tablets

Table 2

Solubility properties of Okra pectin in various solvents.

	Hot water	Cold water	Petroleum ether	Diethyl ether	Methanol	Ethanol
G1	+++	+++	+	+	++	++
G2	+++	+++	+	−	−	+
G3	+++	+++	+	++	+	+
G4	+++	+++	+	+	++	+
G5	+++	+++	−	+	++	++
G6	+++	+++	−	−	++	+

Note: +++: sparingly soluble; ++: slightly soluble; +: very slightly soluble; −: practically insoluble.