Did You know...
•The red fruit of the Prickly Pear is called tuna.
•The fruit of the cactus is said to have a similar taste to watermelon.
•The spiny pads of the cactus are also edible (but it wo
uld be a good idea
to know the proper preparation) -they are said to taste similar to green
beans.
•The commercial production worldwide of Prickly Pear tunas is over twice
that of strawberries.
•The sap of the Prickly Pear, having a gel like
consistency, can be used as hair conditioner.
•Studies have shown that the Opuntia
species can reduce the effects of a hangover by inhibiting inflammatory
mediators.
