Antibiofilm properties exhibited by the prickly pear (<em>Opuntia ficus-indica</em>) seed oil

Prickly pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.] is a succulent plant that is globally diffused. The oil obtained from its seeds has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. We evaluated the antibiofilm of the oil and its capacity to block the metabolic changes taking place in the microbial cells included in the biofilm. The oil was capable to inhibit at 38.75% the biofilm of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Pectobacterium carotovorum (38.75%, 71.84%, and 63.06% inhibition, respectively). The metabolic activity of the microbial cells within the biofilm was also strongly inhibited. The action of the prickly pear seeds oil was effective also in blocking at 64.97% the metabolism of Listeria monocytogenes cells.

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Temperature and extraction methods effects on yields, fatty acids, and tocopherols of prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L.) seed oil of eastern region of Morocco

Environmental Science and Pollution Research ◽

10.1007/s11356-021-16752-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Salma Kadda ◽

Abdelmadjid Belabed ◽

El Hassania Loukili ◽

Belkheir Hammouti ◽

Soufiane Fadlaoui

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Seed Oil ◽

Extraction Methods ◽

Prickly Pear ◽

Eastern Region ◽

Opuntia Ficus Indica

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Comparative Assessment of Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Prickly Pear Seed Oil from Opuntia ficus-indica and Opuntia megacantha Varieties

Journal of Food Quality ◽

10.1155/2021/3098608 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Fatima Ettalibi ◽

Abderraouf El Antari ◽

Allal Hamouda ◽

Chemseddoha Gadhi ◽

Hasnaâ Harrak

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Seed Oil ◽

High Water ◽

Prickly Pear ◽

Opuntia Ficus Indica ◽

Arid And Semiarid Areas ◽

Use Efficiency ◽

Species Markers ◽

Physical And Chemical ◽

Opuntia Spp

The prickly pear (Opuntia spp.) is an important plant in the economies of arid and semiarid areas, considering its low agronomic requirements and high water use efficiency. Characterizing the chemical composition of this plant will open new avenues for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. In this context, this study examined the physical and chemical parameters of fruit seed oils of two prickly pear species from Rhamna area located in the center of Morocco: Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI), represented by the varieties “Safra” and “Aakria,” and Opuntia megacantha (OM), represented by the variety “Derbana.” The evaluated parameters included oil content, free acidity, specific extinction coefficients (K232 and K270), pigment content, fatty acid, and triglyceride composition. The seed oil contents of the three varieties “Safra,” “Aakria,” and “Derbana” were 8.09%, 8.74%, and 8.04%, respectively. OM (“Derbana”) seed oil was the most stable. The three studied varieties had higher contents of α-pheophytin and carotenoids than that of chlorophyll. Oil from the “Aakria” variety was distinguished by having the highest contents of α-pheophytin and chlorophyll. Significant differences in some fatty acid and triglyceride contents were noted. The major fatty acids of the three varieties were linoleic acid (60.55%–63.46%), followed by oleic acid (18.88%–21.81%) and palmitic acid (13.03%–13.75%). Furthermore, the chromatographic profiles of the triglycerides have shown the dominance of trilinolein (LLL, 24.33%–26.49%) and oleoyl-dilinoleoyl-glycerol (OLL, 20.92%–21.92%). Some triglycerides could be considered species markers, especially OLL, dipalmitoyl-linoleoyl-glycerol (PPL), oleoyl-linoleoyl-linolenoyl-glycerol and palmitoyl-oleoyl-dilinoleoyl-glycerol fraction (OLLn + PoLL), and stearoyl-dioleoyl-glycerol (SOO). This study provides a basis for qualitatively evaluating the therapeutic and cosmetic potential of prickly pear derivatives and for establishing quality standards of seed oil derived from the two species studied.

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Temperature Effects on Yields, Fatty Acids and Tocopherols of Prickly Pear (Opuntia Ficus Indica L.) Seed Oil of Oriental Region of Morocco

10.21203/rs.3.rs-163800/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Salma KADDA ◽

Abdelmadjid BELABED ◽

Hassania LOUKILI ◽

Belkheir HAMMOUTI ◽

Soufiane FADLAOUI

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Temperature Effects ◽

Extraction Method ◽

Seed Oil ◽

Prickly Pear ◽

Chemical Extraction ◽

Eastern Region ◽

Opuntia Ficus Indica ◽

The Stability ◽

Mechanical Extraction

Abstract This study focuses on yields, chemical quality, composition, and the stability of the fatty acids of the oil extracted from Opuntia ficus indica seeds, collected from the eastern region of Morocco, regardless of the temperature and the extraction method used. The results of this study reveal that prickly pear is a rich source of oil. The obtained oil yields varied from 12.49%±0.09 for the mechanical extraction, 11.46±0.10 for the chemical extraction, and 10.52%±0.09 for the maceration. The main fatty acids found in O. Ficus indica are linoleic acid 75.80%±0.10 (Chemical), 74.07%±0.14 (Maceration) and 71.59%±0.14 (Mechanical), and palmitic acid 17.32%±0.02 (Chemical) 22.419% ±0.06 (Maceration) and 26.58% ±0.00 (Mechanical). So the oil of prickly pear could be classified as a linoleic. Among the Tocopherols founded, a high value of b-tocopherol has been detected in the mechanical extraction with 502.04±0,76 mg/kg followed by the chemical and the maceration extraction with (430.12±0.61mg/kg, 315.47± 0.96 mg/kg) respectively. The findings of the present study reveal that the oil of O. ficus indica could be used in cosmetics and pharmacological products.

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Assessment ofOpuntia ficus-indicain vivo Following Ethnobotanical Survey: Confirmation of its Analgesic Activity

Phytothérapie ◽

10.3166/phyto-2019-0144 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (S1) ◽

pp. S191-S196

Author(s):

A. Mouhaddach ◽

A. El-hadi ◽

K. Taghzouti ◽

M. Bendaou ◽

R. Hassikou

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Analgesic Activity ◽

Prickly Pear ◽

Tail Flick ◽

Ethnobotanical Study ◽

Ethnobotanical Survey ◽

Hot Plate ◽

Traditional Use ◽

Opuntia Ficus Indica ◽

Plant Parts

Opuntia ficus-indica(the cactus or prickly pear) is a cactus belonging to the Opuntiae family. Several Opuntiae plant parts have been used in traditional Moroccan medicine. In this study, we investigated its most common use as an analgesic. An ethnobotanical study ofOpuntia ficus-indicawas first conducted in 10 areas in Morocco. Extracts fromOpuntia ficus-indicacladodes were obtained using a decoction method and its analgesic activity in mice was investigated by the hot plate and tail flick methods. Cladode extracts had significant (p<0.05) analgesic activity at intraperitoneal doses of 300, 500, and 1000 mg/kg body weight. Both methods revealed significantly increased latency at all three doses (p<0.05) compared to controls. These data suggest that the traditional use of this plant as an analgesic is valid; in fact, perhaps it may be a centrally-acting analgesic.

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Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear).

10.1079/fc.37714.20210115260 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nick Pasiecznik

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Large Scale ◽

Time Lag ◽

Prickly Pear ◽

Invasive Weeds ◽

Historical Records ◽

Opuntia Ficus Indica ◽

Actual Risk ◽

Invasive Spread ◽

Almost All

Abstract O. ficus-indica is highly valued as a fruit-producing cactus, also yielding 'leaves' that are used as a vegetable and browsed by livestock. It has been introduced widely from its native Mexico to almost all countries where the climate is suitable. The fruit is very rich in vitamin C and is exploited commercially in many areas. Many countries, especially in Asia, have recently established large-scale commercial plantations. However, O. ficus-indica, like several other species of Opuntia, have been known to spread and become invasive weeds. Historical records, however, appear to indicate a time-lag of about 100 years between introduction and the beginnings of invasive spread thus the actual risk may be low.

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