Cactus Pears

Become a part of the prickly pear sensation with our fresh produce Cactus Pears! Slightly sweet and so refreshing, the prickly pear, also known as nopal or higo chumbo, is widely revered for the unique flavor it adds to a variety of beverages and treats. Simply remove the flesh from the studded skin and extract the fruit’s natural juices to use as a drink mixer, flavoring for confections, or in glazes and marinades. You can also cut the flesh, or the entire cactus pear, skin and all, into slices to add to your morning scrambled eggs, dice it up to throw into a salad, or eat as is for a quick, wholesome snack. Both a fruit and a vegetable, your body is sure to thank you for adding a little Cactus Pear to your diet.

Cactus Pears:

• Spiny fruit harvested from Opuntia cacti
• Commonly referred to as prickly pear, nopal, or higo chumbo
• Slightly sweet in flavor with a taste similar to watermelon
• Extracted juice makes a delicious addition to beverages, confections, and glazes
• Also good for slicing or dicing and adding to salads or eating alone