The use of Opuntia ficus-indica fruits in the agro-food sector is increasing for a multiplicity of
players. This renewed interest is, in part, due to its organoleptic characteristics, nutritional …

The cactus, Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.(OFI) belongs to the Cactaceae family, which
contains about 130 genera and nearly 1600 species. This review aims to evaluate this plant …

Abstract Opuntia ficus-indica [L.] Mill.(OFI) flower has been studied less than OFI fruit and
cladode for the bioactive compounds occurrence. Also, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) …

Consumer interest in foods with enhanced nutritional quality has increased in recent years.
The nutritional and bioactive characterization of fruits and their byproducts, as well as their …

Abstract Opuntia ficus‐indica (OFI), widely recognized as prickly pear, is native to Mexico
and it is distributed in many areas of the world because of its socioeconomic, agronomic …

Various pathophysiological mechanisms have been implicated in hypertension, but those
resulting in vascular dysfunction and remodeling are critical and may help to identify critical …

This review examines the nutritional and functional aspects of some representatives of the
Cactaceae family, as well as its technological potential in the most diverse industrial fields …

Gouty arthritis is one of the most common metabolic disorders affecting people. Plant based
drugs can lower the risk of this health disorder. The anti-gouty potential of Eucalyptus …

Opuntia ficus-indica is a cactaceous plant native to America but, nowadays, widely found
worldwide, having been the most common domesticated species of cactus grown as a crop …

Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage is a renewable source of hydrocolloid carbohydrates with a
high added value suitable for food and other industrial applications. The purpose of this …