Prickly Pear Products

Balsamic sauce

The Prickly Pear or Prickly Pear is a fruit, fruit of prick or Prickly Pear cactus, a cactus plant of Central American origin, which grows in Greece and Cyprus. This fruit grows around the edges of the prickly pear leaves.

Did you know that prickly pears are :

• Rich in vitamin C
• Antioxidants
• They have a high nutritional value
• They are good for the digestive system

11 reasons it is considered a superfood

1. They have an anti-inflammatory effect thanks to their betaine content.
2. Prickly pears are also useful for athletes as they contribute to rapid muscle recovery after training.
3. Their increased fiber and pectin content lowers blood glucose. It therefore acts against diabetes mellitus .
4. Its rich content of antioxidants turn prickly pears into fruits – protectors against cancer and other diseases of joints, eyes, nerves, etc.
5. The malic and citric acid contained in prickly pears contribute to smooth digestion.
6. Prickly pears contribute to the control of our body weight as they cause the feeling of satiety (due to fiber) and at the same time are low in calories.
7. They have a diuretic effect and thus treat fluid retention. It is particularly important that their diuretic action does not cause an imbalance in electrolytes.
8. Prickly pears contain potassium that helps lower blood pressure and betalains that boost the health of the circulatory system. So their consumption is related to the health and good functioning of the heart.
9. Ongoing research shows that prickly pears are associated with the reduction of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
10. Eating prickly pears before drinking alcohol acts against intoxication and combats its symptoms (e.g. nausea, dry mouth, headache, etc.).
11. Their rich antioxidant content strengthens our immune system

• Prickly pear leaves are also beneficial. Specifically:

1. They fight sand in the kidneys.
2. They strengthen the function of the heart.
3. They contribute to the reduction of blood glucose.
4. They have an antidiarrheal effect.

You can combine the Balsamic Prickly Pear & peach with delicious salads.