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Prickly Pear
"A Spiny Delight with Endless Possibilities"
Prickly Pear, also known as Opuntia, is a vibrant and nutritious fruit native to the Americas, featuring an edible cactus pad covered with fine spines and offering a refreshing flavor.
Also known as
Prickly Pear, Opuntia, Barbary Fig, Indian Fig
Botanical name
Opuntia
Product Details
PLU Code
94255
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Cactus Pear (Prickly Pear) › All Sizes
Origin
South America and the southern regions of North America
Temperature
5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
2-5 weeks
Status
Approved
About Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it an excellent addition to a healthy diet and a popular ingredient in jams, jellies, and other food products.
Nutrition Information
Prickly Pear is low in calories and rich in nutrients, particularly vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. For every 100 grams of edible part of Prickly Pear fruit, the nutrition facts are as follows:
Energy is approximately 41 kilocalories,
Carbohydrates make up about 9.6 grams,
Fiber content is about 0.4 gram per 100 grams of the fruit,
Sugar is about 4.2 grams per 100 grams,
Protein content is negligible at about 0.7 gram,
Vitamin C is about 14.3 milligrams,
Potassium content is about 176 milligrams,
Magnesium content is about 58 milligrams,
Phosphorus content is about 10 milligrams, and
Manganese content is about 0.3 milligram
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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