Valorization of Prickly Pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill]: Nutritional Composition, Functional Properties and Economic Aspects

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisca Hernández García ◽  
Lucia Andreu Coll ◽  
Marina Cano-Lamadrid ◽  
David López Lluch ◽  
Ángel A. Carbonell Barrachina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Prickly Pear ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
Opuntia Ficus Indica

An integral profile of bioactive compounds and functional properties of prickly pear (Opuntia ficus indica L.) peel with different tonalities

2019 ◽  
Vol 278 ◽  
pp. 568-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana M. Amaya-Cruz ◽  
Iza F. Pérez-Ramírez ◽  
Jorge Delgado-García ◽  
Candelario Mondragón-Jacobo ◽  
Andrés Dector-Espinoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Prickly Pear ◽  
Opuntia Ficus Indica

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

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.

Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear).

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.

Determination of Physical and Phytochemical Properties of Prickly Pear ( Opuntia ficus‐indica L.)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evren Caglar Eroglu ◽  
Rıdvan Arslan ◽  
Ayşegül Güleç ◽  
Salih Aksay
Keyword(s):  
Prickly Pear ◽  
Opuntia Ficus Indica

Opuntia ficus indica fruit gum: Extraction, characterization, antioxidant activity and functional properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 206 ◽  
pp. 565-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elnaz Salehi ◽  
Zahra Emam-Djomeh ◽  
Gholamreza Askari ◽  
Morteza Fathi
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Functional Properties ◽  
Opuntia Ficus Indica

scholarly journals Nutritional composition, functional properties and sensory evaluation of breads based on blends of orarudi (Vigna sp) and wheat flour

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (24) ◽  
pp. 1119-1026 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. S. Onoja, ◽  
P. I. Akubor, ◽  
Ivoke Njoku ◽  
C. I Atama, ◽  
G. C. Onyishi, ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Functional Properties ◽  
Nutritional Composition

scholarly journals Determination of the Nutritional Quality of Prickly Pear Forage (Opuntia ficus-indica) in the Diet of Ewe Lambs

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 119-123
Author(s):  
Ignacio Mejia Haro ◽  
Salvador A. Guadalajara Rodriguez ◽  
Benjamin Ortiz de la Rosa ◽  
Jose Manuel Martinez Mireles ◽  
Victor M. Marin Perales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Prickly Pear ◽  
Opuntia Ficus Indica ◽  
Ewe Lambs
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