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Optimization of Cactus Pear Fruit Fermentation Process for Wine Production [PDF]

Foods, 2018
Cactus pear fruit (Opuntia ficus-indica) has a chemical composition that renders it an attractive substrate for wine fermentation. However, there have been serious post-harvest losses of cactus fruit due to its short shelf life.
Zenebe Tadesse Tsegay
exaly   +4 more sources

Structure–Function Relationships and Health-Promoting Properties of the Main Nutraceuticals of the Cactus Pear (Opuntia spp.) Cladodes: A Review [PDF]

Molecules
Over the past decade, several studies have established a direct link between functional foods, nutraceuticals, and a reduced risk of oxidative-stress-related diseases.
Meriyem Koufan, Basma Choukrane, Mouaad Amine Mazri   +2 more
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Water Management Interventions, Organic Fertilization, and Harvest Time in Dry Land in the Biosaline Production of Cactus Pear [PDF]

Plants
Brackish water can promote physicochemical changes in the soil. Aiming to mitigate the effect of excess salts in the soil, the use of organic matter promotes restructuring.
Tarcia Carielle Miranda Dantas Nunes, Gherman Garcia Leal de Araújo, Thieres George Freire da Silva, Tadeu Vinhas Voltolini, Glayciane Costa Gois, Cleyton de Almeida Araújo, Anderson de Moura Zanine, Daniele de Jesus Ferreira, Danillo Marte Pereira, Francisco Naysson de Sousa Santos, Henrique Nunes Parente, Silvia Helena Nogueira Turco, Michelle de Oliveira Maia Parente, Fleming Sena Campos   +13 more
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Nutritional and productive parameters of Holstein/Zebu cows fed diets containing cactus pear [PDF]

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2019
Objective This study ascertained effects of cactus pear in association with different roughage in the diet of F1 Holstein/Zebu cows on intake, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, ingestive behavior and performance.
Lucas Daniel Alcântara Borges, Vicente Ribeiro Rocha Júnior, Flávio Pinto Monção, Camila Soares, José Reinaldo Mendes Ruas, Fredson Vieira e Silva, João Paulo Sampaio Rigueira, Natanael Mendes Costa, Laura Lúcia Santos Oliveira, Walber de Oliveira Rabelo   +9 more
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Utilizing cactus pear pruning residuals as sustainable growing media for containerized basil (Ocimum basilicum L:) cultivation. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
The increasing interest in sustainable and cost-effective options for containerized plant cultivation has driven research into the use of agricultural by-products and waste as alternative growing media.
Nicolò Auteri, Filippo Saiano, Riccardo Scalenghe, Alessandra Carrubba, Mauro Sarno   +4 more
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Fermentation Profile, Aerobic Stability, and Chemical and Mineral Composition of Cactus Pear Silages with Different Inclusion Levels of Gliricidia Hay [PDF]

Plants
Cactus pear is used in large proportions in diets for small ruminants in semiarid regions. However, its exclusive use is not recommended due to the low fiber and crude protein content and the high water and mineral content, leading to metabolic disorders,
Moema Kelly Nogueira de Sá, Alberício Pereira de Andrade, Gherman Garcia Leal de Araújo, André Luiz Rodrigues Magalhães, Cleyton de Almeida Araújo, Roberta de Lima Valença, Amélia de Macedo, Antônia Rafaela da Silva Oliveira, Anderson de Moura Zanine, Daniele de Jesus Ferreira, Fagton de Mattos Negrão, Thieres George Freire da Silva, Fleming Sena Campos, Glayciane Costa Gois   +13 more
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Betalains, Phenols and Antioxidant Capacity in Cactus Pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.] Fruits from Apulia (South Italy) Genotypes

Antioxidants, 2015
Betacyanin (betanin), total phenolics, vitamin C and antioxidant capacity (by Trolox-equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assays) were investigated in two differently colored cactus pear (Opuntia ficus ...
Carmela Gerardi, Carmine Negro, Federica Blando   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Gluten-Free Snacks Based on Brown Rice and Amaranth Flour with Incorporation of Cactus Pear Peel Powder: Physical, Nutritional, and Sensorial Properties [PDF]

International Journal of Food Science, 2018
An agroindustrial by-product (cactus pear peel) and whole grains flour (brown rice and amaranth) were used to present a gluten-free snack proposal. The effect of 5% (F1), 7% (F2), and 10% (F3) substitution of brown-rice flour for yellow cactus pear peel ...
Dayanne Vigo Miranda, Meliza Lindsay Rojas, Sandra Pagador, Leslie Lescano, Jesús Sanchez-Gonzalez, Guillermo Linares   +5 more
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Response Surface Optimization of Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) with Lantana camara (L. camara) Fruit Fermentation Process for Quality Wine Production [PDF]

International Journal of Food Science, 2020
Fermenting blended fruits has been used to improve fruit wine quality. Cactus pear and Lantana camara fruits have well-known nutritive and health benefits.
Zenebe Tadesse Tsegay, Solomon Mengistu Lemma   +1 more
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Short-term cactus pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill] fruit supplementation ameliorates the inflammatory profile and is associated with improved antioxidant status among healthy humans [PDF]

Food & Nutrition Research, 2018
Background: Dietary ingredients and food components are major modifiable factors protecting immune system and preventing the progression of a low-grade chronic inflammation responsible for age-related diseases.
Alessandro Attanzio, Luisa Tesoriere, Sonya Vasto, Anna Maria Pintaudi, Maria A. Livrea, Mario Allegra   +5 more
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