In some cuisines, prickly pear is incorporated into savory dishes. In Mexican cooking, for instance, it is paired with ...

Prickly pear is the fruit of the Prickly Pear cactus, and has long been used in Mexico and Mexican cooking for jams and ...

Prickly pear emerges as the leading magnesium-rich fruit, containing 127 milligrams per 1-cup serving, which accounts for 30% of the Daily Value. This Mexican native fruit also provides 23% of the ...

Despite its nutritional offerings, consumption of Guizhou cactus pear — which is distinct from the invasive Mexican prickly pear of the genus Opuntia — is limited by its bitter taste.