Cactus Pear / Prickly Pear :

•                                          It belongs to the cactus family Cactaceae, it has several names like Nopales, Cactus Fig, Tuna, Opuntia, Paddle Cactus
• It was named Opuntia because it was found in the ancient greek city Opus
• They are eaten as fruit or used for making candies, drinks or jellies
• They are also been used in mexican cuisine
• The cactus has a flattened cladode with spines
• It has high anti-oxidants, fiber, vitamins like A and C, and also helps in reducing blood sugar (type 2 diabetes), high – cholesterol, obesity

How to eat The Cactus Pear/ Prickly Pear : 

• Since the cactus pear has some spines first remove its skin and then slice them to pieces to consume them