Healthy Food Database
Also called Indian figs or cactus fruit this fruit is native to American Indians. It is extremely high in fibre and a good source of petrochemicals and other nutrients. Ranging in colour from pale green to dark pink. The flesh is sweet and slightly bitter tasting similar to raspberry and watermelon. The flesh is also full of edible seeds which can be removed.
Prickly pears are delicious eaten chilled as they are or can be blended into smoothies, or blended and frozen into ice-cream.
Category: Fruit
In Season: Summer Autumn
To Buy:
Choose prickly pears that are firm and unblemished. Avoid fruit that is overly soft or that has dark soft spots.
To Store:
Store unpeeled prickly pears in the fridge. Keep peeled prickly pears refrigerated in a bowl, covered with plastic, where they should remain fresh for several days.
Tips & Tricks:
Arm yourself with a pair of gloves to protect your hands. Cut off each end and cut a slice down the centre of the fruit, then slide your finger under the fruit and prize it away from its thick skin.
Cooking Tips:
Nutrition per 1 Cup:
Amines:
No information available
Salicylates:
No information available
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Constipation
High Blood Cholesterol
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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