Opuntia ficus-indica Fruit: A Systematic Review of Its Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities

L Giraldo-Silva, B Ferreira, E Rosa, ACP Dias - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of Opuntia ficus-indica fruits in the agro-food sector is increasing for a multiplicity of
players. This renewed interest is, in part, due to its organoleptic characteristics, nutritional …

Sensory, morphological, biochemical, and antioxidant characteristics of the fruits of different Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill.) genotypes

E Sakar, S Ercisli, MS Durul, M Singh… - Genetic Resources and …, 2024 - Springer
The interest in wild edible fruit species has increased around the world, especially in Türkiye
in recent years. One such fruit species is the cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L.), which is …

[HTML][HTML] Seasonal Variation in Nutritional and Chemical Profiles of Wild Opuntia ficus-indica Fruits

AOS Jorge, ASG Costa, DM Ferreira, MBPP Oliveira - Plants, 2025 - mdpi.com
Opuntia, a cactus known for its edible fruit, produces both summer and winter fruit with
distinct nutritional profiles. This study, using samples from the same plant in Northeast …