If the cactus plant could find applications in the food industry, other than that of fresh fruit, by
means of preserving the cladodes, a larger market may emerge, thus making it an …

The cactus pear plant is an under-valued food source with health-promoting properties that
thrives in arid and semi-arid regions due to its efficient use of water. Eight South African …

During processing, the peels and seeds from cactus pear fruits are usually discarded. These
“waste” products contain valuable bioactive compounds. This study investigated the …

Cactus pear fruit is a valuable source of antioxidants and could be an important functional
ingredient in foods. Cultivars differ in fruit colour, which may indicate the presence of specific …

Cactus pears are nutritious, drought-tolerant plants that flourish in hot and arid regions. All
its plant parts can be consumed by humans and animals. Fruit seed oil production is an …

Mucilage could exert therapeutic, nutritional and functional advantages if applied as a
functional ingredient in innovative nutraceutical food products. Mucilage has unique flow …

Cactus pear plants (Opuntia ficus-indica and Opuntia robusta) are edible plants that grow
and thrive in the semi-arid area of the Free State, South Africa, yet are unknown food …

The effect of scarce water resources, increasing desertification and climate change on food
security prompted the exploration of the highly water-efficient, drought-tolerant cactus pear …

Edible wild cacti (Opuntia spp.) are considered to have a promising commercial application
in the food industry due to their nutritive composition and drought resistant nature. However …

According to Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Mintel Food and Drink Trends in 2018,
consumers require explicit disclosure on food and drink labels. The requirements go hand in …