Physicochemical and Biochemical Study of Different Parts of Opuntia Ficus Indica L (Fruit Juice, Cladodes and Seeds) and their Valorization in the Agri-Food Industry
Opuntia ficus indica, native to Mexico’s arid and semi-arid regions, is valued for its edible fruits, thorny cladodes that serve as natural livestock fences, and its water-purifying properties. As a drought-adapted plant, it holds significant nutritional and industrial potential. This study examined the composition foc...