Prickly Pear/Cactus Pear

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Vitamins and Minerals

Prickly pear has fiber, potassium, fat, protein, carbohydrates, magnesium, and, Vitamin C.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no” el_class=”essen”]

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Cactus fruit nutrients are very rare which all help to maintain a healthy life. They also contain antioxidants that reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart diseases, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. They also reduce the cholesterol level and body fat in your body. This fruit also helps to improve and protect your digestive tract. Cactus also fight against cancer cells.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]

Origin

Prickly pars re the native to America and with the time they spread to the other regions of the word. It belongs to the family Cactaceae. This fruit is pear-shaped with the color from green to red and orange shades. This fruit is mostly used to make appetizers, Soups, Salads, entrees, desserts, sweet dishes, vegetable dishes, bread, candy, jelly, drinks, and beverages.

Cultural Importance

In some cultures, prickly pear is viewed as a symbol of life and hope.

Types and varieties

The most famous types are Indian fig prickly pear, The spineless prickly pear, and Roja pelona

Production

Canada, Thailand, Poland, and Chile are the top counties in the production of prickly pears.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]