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