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Miscellaneous Specialty Produce

Cactus Leaves

Selection Information

Usage: Sliced or chopped for salads or cooked like green beans.

Selection: Also called nopales, cactus leaves will have even and somewhat thick leaves. They should also be solid with no soft, cracked or bruised spots. Coloring will be an even medium to dark green.

Avoid: Avoid cactus that has thin, wilted leaves which are a sign of old product. Soft, discolored spots on the leaves should also be avoided.

Seasonal Information

Available from California from February through November.

Cactus Leaf Nutritional Information

A good source of vitamins A and C.