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Cactus: a medicinal food.

Anoop A Shetty1, M K Rana, S P Preetham

  • 1Department of Vegetable Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263145 India.

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Cactus offers nutritious leaves for vegetables and fruits with 14% glucose. This versatile plant is a valuable food source with pharmaceutical applications, poised to be a future food staple.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Nutritional Science
  • Food Technology

Background:

  • Cactus plants are recognized for their edible leaves and fruits.
  • They possess high water use efficiency, making them suitable for arid regions.
  • Traditional uses highlight their nutritional and potential pharmaceutical value.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the diverse culinary and nutritional applications of cactus.
  • To assess the potential of cactus as a sustainable food source for the future.
  • To highlight the economic and health benefits associated with cactus cultivation.

Main Methods:

  • Culinary evaluation of cactus leaves and immature fruits.
  • Nutritional analysis of cactus-derived products.
  • Review of traditional and pharmaceutical applications.

Main Results:

  • Cactus leaves are suitable for vegetable and salad dishes.
  • Immature cactus fruits can be processed into mock-gherkins.
  • Cactus provides forage for animals and fruits containing 14% glucose.
  • Significant health-supporting nutrients and pharmaceutical applications were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Cactus presents excellent quality and flavor in its fruits and leaves.
  • Its high water use efficiency and multiple uses position it as a valuable future food.
  • Cactus holds immense potential for food security and the pharmaceutical industry.