Opuntia spp.: Chemistry, Bioactivity and Industrial Applications by Mohamed Fawzy RamadanEnglish | PDF,EPUB | 2021 | 1045 Pages | ISBN : 3030784436 | 52.1 MB
The Opuntia fruits, commonly known as cactus pears or prickly pears, have been suggested by the Food and Agriculture Organization to be a promising and strategic crop in regions suffering from lack of water. In Mexico, India, South Africa, and the Mediterranean, the Opuntia fruits have become popular due to their nutritive value and health-promoting benefits, including antioxidant, antiulcerogenic and antiatherogenic traits and protective effects against LDL oxidation. Additionally, readily absorbable sugars, high vitamin C and mineral content, and a pleasant flavour make Opuntia tailor-made for novel food.