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Prickly pear is an exotic and refreshing fruit that comes from cacti. It has an oval shape and a spiny skin that must be carefully peeled. Its pulp is juicy and sweet, with a slightly acidic touch and many crunchy seeds. Its color can vary from green to purple, depending on the variety. It is a very versatile fruit that can be eaten fresh or used to prepare juices, jams, ice creams, desserts, or sauces. The paddle or nopal of the prickly pear can also be used to make savory dishes. Prickly pear is rich in vitamin C, fiber, calcium, and other minerals. It is an antioxidant, hepatoprotective, metabolic regulator, and astringent food.
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Prickly pear is the fruit of the prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica), a succulent plant belonging to the cactus family that originates from Mexico and has spread worldwide, especially in arid and Mediterranean areas.
Prickly pear has an oval or ellipsoidal shape, a thick and spiny skin that changes color depending on ripeness, and a fleshy pulp with many seeds that can be of various colors, from greenish-white to purple. Its taste is sweet with a refreshing acidic touch.
Prickly pear is a fruit with low caloric value (less than 50 kcal per 100 grams) and high water content (90%). It is rich in vitamin C, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Among its beneficial properties are the following:
There are different varieties of prickly pear distinguished by their color and taste. The main ones are:
Prickly pear can be consumed in various ways, both raw and cooked. The most common way is to peel it carefully to avoid pricking oneself with the thorns and eat it fresh as a fruit. It can also be used to make juices, jams, ice creams, desserts, salads, or sauces. Additionally, the paddle or nopal of the prickly pear can be used to prepare savory dishes such as soups, stews, or tortillas.
If you want to know more about prickly pear and its varieties, I recommend consulting the following sources:
To make a delicious prickly pear granita, you only need the following ingredients:
The steps to follow are as follows: