The acid fruit of the" xoconostle" cactus belongs to the genus Opuntia family of cacti. It is
used as a functional food for its bioactive compounds. Several studies reported that …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cancer are significant contributors to morbidity and
mortality worldwide. Recent studies have increasingly highlighted the potential of …

Acetylated-low methoxyl pectins were isolated from sweet prickly-pear (Opuntia albicarpa)
and 'xoconostle'or acidic prickly-pear (O. matudae), by sequential extraction with water in …

There is a lack of information on the potential use of xoconostle cultivars as sources of
antioxidants for food, pharmaceutical and colorant industries. The aim of this study was to …

Xoconostle, the acidic cactus pear fruit of Opuntia joconostle of the Cactaceae family, is the
source of several phytochemicals, such as betalain pigments and numerous phenolic …

Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) can survive extreme environmental condition
and is known for its fodder potential in many parts of the world. The morphological diversity …

Introduction. The genus Opuntia generally produces fruits with abundant pulp and sweet
taste, but also acidic fruits known as xoconostles, which may have a high potential for use …

Belonging to the succulent plants' family, the Cactaceae, Barbary fig tree (Opuntia ficus-
indica) is an excellent arid-resistant species, implicated in erosion control. In Tunisia, the …

Xoconostle or acidic prickly pear is an important fruit in Mexico; it is produced by a group of
Opuntia plants known for their nutritional qualities and adapted to harsh environmental …

The genus Opuntia belongs to the family Cactaceae, subfamily Opuntioideae, tribe
Opuntieae. Many Opuntia is found on roadsides and routes due to usual ruderal behavior …