Prickly Pear
Selection Information
Usage: Eaten fresh, juices, marmalades, jelly, ice cream & dessert sauces.
Selection: Also called Cactus pear, Tuna fruit, Indian figs and Mission cactus, good-quality Prickly Pear is egg-shaped and has yellow to magenta coloring depending on the variety. Ripen prickly pears at room temperature. The small seeds are edible, but the rind is not. Be careful of spines that were not removed.
Avoid: Avoid product that is overly soft or that has dark soft spots.
Seasonal Information
Available September through May from California and Mexico.
Prickly Pear Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 149g
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 61
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Calories from Fat 6
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 1 |
1% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 7mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 14g |
5% |
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Dietary Fiber 5g |
21% |
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Sugars |
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Protein 1g |
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Vitamin A 1% |
Vitamin C 35% |
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Calcium 8% |
Iron 2% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Prickly Pears are low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Calcium and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Magnesium.
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