The Green Pods being the more common variety.
The pods of the plant are mucilaginous, resulting in the characteristic "goo" or slime when the seed pods are cooked; the "goo" contains soluble fiber.One possible way to de-slime okra is to cook it with an acidic food, such as tomatoes, to render the mucilage less viscous. Pods are cooked, pickled, eaten raw, or included in salads.