Food science is constantly undergoing innovation, which is why the trend toward developing
nanomaterials and their use in food matrices is increasing, mainly due to the …

The genus Opuntia spp. includes plants capable of growing in arid, temperate and tropical
climates. The vast majority of wild species grow in Mexico, but O. ficus-indica (prickly pear or …

The production of beneficial microorganisms is the first step to obtain a commercial-based
product for application in agriculture. In this study, prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) pruning …

Oyster mushroom (Pleurotusostreatus), nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) and amaranth
(Amaranthus spp.) are pre-Hispanic foods widely consumed in Mexico. However, there are …

Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller is a plant belonging to the Cactaceae family adapted to live in
environments characterized by long periods of drought and arid or desert climates. This …

In this study, the physicochemical and functional properties of flours obtained from mature
cladodes of two nopal species, Opuntia cochenillifera (OC) and Opuntia ficus indica (OF) …

The plants of the Opuntia genus mainly grow in arid and semi-arid climates. Although the
highest variety of wild species is found in Mexico, Opuntia spp. is widely distributed …

Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. belongs to the Cactaceae family and the genus Opuntia; it is a
succulent plant that adapts to extreme climatic conditions. The aerial part of the plant …

The aim of this review is to show the diverse applications and the phytochemical and
pharmacological findings in connection with prickly pear plants of the Cactaceae family …

The increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by human neutrophils can lead
to oxidative imbalances and several diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) …