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Cactus Leaves

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.


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