The fruit has a thick, thorny skin and a pulp abundant in pips or seeds. The ripe fruit is an oval-shaped berry with a diameter of between 5.5 and 7 cm, a length of 5 cm to 11 cm and a weight varying between 43 and 220 g.
The prickly pear is a refreshing fruit, which comes from the prickly pear cactus, which is a member of the cactus family. It has a very thick skin, covered with very fine thorns, and its taste is both sweet and sour at the same time.
Among its nutritional properties we can highlight its content in minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and phosphorus; in vitamins A, B3 and C; and in fibre. It is also suitable for diabetics.
Benefits: they are antioxidants, regulate the metabolism, take care of the digestive system, favour the immune system, are beneficial for the circulatory system and have a satiating effect.
Harvesting: at the beginning of August.
