Nopal is a common name in Spanish for Opuntia cacti (commonly referred to in English as prickly pear or tender cactus), as well as for its pads. The name nopal derives from the Nahuatl word nohpalli [noʔˈpalːi] for the pads of the plant.
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The nopal cactus is more commonly known as the prickly pear cactus. Many people believe it has multiple health benefits due to its high antioxidant, vitamin, ...
Amount Per 1 cup (149 g) | |
Calories 23 | |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0.1 g | 0% |
Saturated fat 0 g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 30 mg | 1% |
Potassium 291 mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 4.9 g | 1% |
Dietary fiber 3 g | 12% |
Sugar 1.7 g | |
Protein 2 g | 4% |
Caffeine 0 mg | |
Vitamin C | 13% |
Calcium | 24% |
Iron | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 5% |
Cobalamin | 0% |
Magnesium | 17% |
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Posted: Jan 26, 2022
Posted: Jan 26, 2022
Jun 2, 2020 · The cactus we're foraging here belong to the Opuntia species, also known as Nopales, Nopalitos or the Prickly Pear. You can identify Opuntia ...
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Dec 23, 2023 · Nopales are a very healthy vegetable: they are a good source of fiber, calcium, and potassium. Nopales may also offer health benefits like ...
Jul 22, 2023 · They are extremely healthy, nutritious and versatile. Packed with vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, one nopal pad can fill a hungry stomach ...
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Posted: Mar 3, 2014
Posted: Mar 3, 2014
Prickly pear cactus or Nopal has been used for centuries both as food as well as medicine by people in Mexico and the United States. Certain species of prickly ...
The Opuntia ficus indica develops a fruit known as cactus pear, a fleshy bay (pulp) containing seeds and enveloped by a prickly peel (skin). The fruit, ...