Nopal

Nopal is a large cactus of Central America whose fruits are also called “prickly pears”. The fruits of Nopal were already used in Aztec medicine for their benefits on rheumatisms, the cicatrization of the wounds, the digestive disorders,…

Nopal is rich in glucomannane , a vegetable fiber which has the characteristic to inflate in the stomach in contact with the liquids, thus conferring a feeling of satiety . The glucomannane between thus in the composition of certain food supplements intended to accompany a mode thinness by decreasing the appetite to support the weight loss .

In Central America and in particular in Mexico, Nopal is also used cooks some and appreciated for its food values and its savor close to French bean.