The Opuntia genus, known as prickly pear cactus, is gaining national appeal for being rich in minerals, dietary fiber and other nutrients.

Prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal in Japan for being rich in minerals, fibre and other nutrients, used in dishes from tempura to ramen.

The prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal for being rich in minerals, dietary fibre and other nutrients. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Prickly pear is native to the Americas and has been introduced worldwide. It was historically a vital seasonal food for the survival of native tribes. Collecting prickly pears can be challenging ...

Texas’ state plant, the prickly pear cactus, is being devoured by invasive caterpillars. So Texas scientists are releasing thousands of tiny wasps.

Prickly pear cactus may also help prevent hangovers by reducing swelling. One study shows that taking prickly pear cactus supplement five hours before heavy drinking cuts hangover symptoms by 50%.

Nike’s 'Prickly Pear' golf shoes feature a colorful depiction of a cactus, but that’s about the only place you’ll find spikes on this shoe.

We’re proud to offer parents a healthier hydration solution for their kids with our exclusive Pineapple flavor launch at Sprouts Farmers Market, in addition to our Prickly Pear and Watermelon ...

In arid southern Italy, where drought, disease and global warming ravage olive trees, a start-up is growing prickly pear, a food and biofuel.

On Saturday, local foodies gave demonstrations on cooking, and even offered a “how-to” on making prickly pear cocktails and mocktails, showing off all the ways the sweet cactus can be used.

Throw a rock in New Mexico and you will most likely hit a prickly pear cactus. The plentiful and beautiful cacti, also known as nopales, produce a sweet and bright ruby fruit that sprouts from ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Those growing and harvesting prickly pear fruit said 2024 is a banner year for the crop. One local company is trying to get people to stop overlooking the red fruit. Will T… ...