Prickly pears are the figs of a cactus found in many southern Italian and Mediterranean countries. In reality, they are native to Central America and are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are therefore an excellent product, perfect for preventing nutritional deficiencies, especially in summer.
Valentina Rorato • July 20, 2020 * last modified on September 1, 2023
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The prickly pear is one of the symbols of the southern Italian regions, but in reality this fruit, and especially its plant, are not native to the countries bordering the Mediterranean and have nothing to do with India, despite the evocative name. It originated in Mexico and then spread to Europe, Africa, and even some parts of Asia thanks to the Spanish conquistadors.
Prickly pear properties
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Properties 4. Contraindications
5. How to eat them
The prickly pear plant
is the name of the plant that produces the prickly pear fruits. It is a cactus, also known as Opuntia ficus-indica, and belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is characterized by broad, thick, flat leaves with sharp spines. It produces beautiful, colorful flowers that turn into edible, bulb-shaped fruits, also called prickly pears.
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