Cactus Pear (Prickly Pear)
"Fruit of prickly-pear cacti"
The fruit of prickly-pear cacti in the genus Opuntia, sold as a distinct produce item from the cactus pads.
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Botanical name
Opuntia
Product Details
PLU Code
4255
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Cactus Pear (Prickly Pear) › All Sizes
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
2-5 weeks
Status
Approved
About Cactus Pear (Prickly Pear)
Opuntia includes prickly-pear cacti, but the genus does not identify a single species. The pads and fruits are marketed as different foods.
Nutrition Information
Prickly pears, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 167750, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 41 kcal; Protein: 0.73 g; Fat: 0.51 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 9.57 g; Dietary fiber: 3.6 g; Vitamin C: 14 mg; Folate: 6 µg. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for prickly pear (cactus pear) fruit. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, perforated bags or ventilated containers
Shelf Life
2-5 weeks
Storage Notes: Decay, dehydration and chilling injury limit storage life, and stem-end damage at harvest is the most serious injury, leading to decay. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 511-513.
Applies to: prickly pear (cactus pear) fruit.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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