Cultivar and Harvest Month Influence the Nutrient Content of Opuntia spp. Cactus Pear Cladode Mucilage Extracts

Mucilage extracted from cactus pear cladodes is a hydrocolloid gum. It is a novel, natural, low-kilojoule, cost-effective texture-modifying ingredient in functional food products. Yet, the cultivar with the most optimal nutrient content and the preferred harvest times are as yet unknown. For this re...

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Main Authors: Alba du Toit, Maryna de Wit, Arno Hugo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/4/916