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Red Cactus Pears

The fruit of the nopal cactus, Cactus Pears, also known as prickly pears or tunas, can range in color from green to yellow to pink and red. The fruit’s smooth skin has very fine (almost invisible) spines, and the inside flesh has a juicy, watermelon-like texture and contains many small, crunchy edible seeds. Red Cactus Pears have a sweet flavor, similar to watermelon, with slight earthy notes.

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  • Always wear gloves when handling Cactus Pears! Slice in half and scoop out flesh with a spoon, or peel and slice and add to salads, smoothies and cocktails. To peel, hold the fruit lengthwise and slice both ends off. Then run your knife down the length of the fruit and carefully peel the skin away. You may want to strain the seeds after pureeing the fruit before using in drinks.
  • Cactus Pears are high in vitamin C.
  • Choose firm fruits with no blemishes.
  • Ripen at room temperature for up to 2 days, then refrigerate and use within 3 days.
  • August through April
  • Product of U.S.A. and Mexico

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How to Eat

  • Always wear gloves when handling Cactus Pears! Slice in half and scoop out flesh with a spoon, or peel and slice and add to salads, smoothies and cocktails. To peel, hold the fruit lengthwise and slice both ends off. Then run your knife down the length of the fruit and carefully peel the skin away. You may want to strain the seeds after pureeing the fruit before using in drinks.

Health Benefits

  • Cactus Pears are high in vitamin C.

How to Choose

  • Choose firm fruits with no blemishes.

How to Store

  • Ripen at room temperature for up to 2 days, then refrigerate and use within 3 days.

Season

  • August through April

Where grown?

  • Product of U.S.A. and Mexico

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Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 4oz (113g)

Calories: 45

DV%

  • Total Fat 0.5g

    1%

  • Saturated Fat 0g

    0%

  • Trans Fat 0g

  • Cholesterol 0mg

    0%

  • Sodium 5mg

    0%

  • Total Carbohydrate 11g

    4%

  • Dietary Fibers 4g

    16%

  • Sugars --g

DV%

  • Vitamin A

    0%

  • Vitamin C

    25%

  • Calcium

    6%

  • Iron

    2%

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