Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill) as a Source of Bioactive Compounds

Tahir, Haroon Elrasheid; Zou, Xiaobo; Komla, Mahunu Gustav; Mariod, Abdalbasit Adam

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-31885-7_26

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“…PPCP is a waste material of the PPC processing industries and represents about 36-48% of the whole fruit [19]. It is considered an excellent source of bioactive compounds and pharmaceutical substances [23].…”

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“…Prickly pear cactus peels (PPCP), as an agricultural byproduct, is rich in betalain pigments, which consist a the mixture of yellow betaxanthin and red betacyanin, which are excellent radical scavengers with an antioxidant activity higher than ascorbic acid, rutin, and catechin [ 20 ]. Additionally, PPCP contains phenolic compounds [ 21 ], flavonoids such as kaempferol, quercetin, isorhamnetin and isorhamnetin glucosides [ 22 ], total carotenoids such as β-carotene [ 19 ], vitamin E and other antioxidants such sterols, esters, saponins and alkaloids [ 23 ]; it also contains a mix of mucilage and pectin [ 17 ].…”

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Effect of Prickly Pear Cactus Peel Supplementation on Milk Production, Nutrient Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation of Sheep and the Maternal Effects on Growth and Physiological Performance of Suckling Offspring

Morshedy

Mohsen

Basyony

et al. 2020

Animals

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Prickly pear cactus peels (Opuntia ficus-indica, PPCP) are sustainable byproducts available in arid regions and a rich source of antioxidants. Fifteen multiparous Barki ewes (2–3 years old, 46.94 ± 0.59 kg body weight, BW) at postpartum were individually distributed in three equal groups and fed diets supplemented with PPCP at doses of 0, 5 and 10 g/head/day. Lambs were individually distributed into three equal groups according to their mothers’ groups to investigate the maternal effect on lambs’ growth performance, hematology and serum metabolites. This trial lasted for 56 days from birth to weaning. Moreover, nine adult male Barki sheep with a live BW of 65.76 ± 0.54 kg were randomly allocated into three equal groups to determine the effect of PPCP on the nutrient digestibility of the experimental diets. The results indicate that supplementing PPCP at low levels (5 g/head/day) increased milk yield (p = 0.050), fat-corrected milk (p = 0.022), energy-corrected milk (p = 0.015) and the yield of milk constituents compared to 10 g PPCP and the control group. In addition, lambs suckling from ewes fed the diet supplemented with 5 g PPCP had a higher (p = 0.001) weaning BW compared to other groups. Serum total protein, globulin, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase enzyme activities and the triiodothyronine hormone improved significantly in lambs suckling from ewes fed diets supplemented with 5 g PPCP compared to the control group. Serum cholesterol profile and kidney activities were enhanced significantly in lambs suckling from ewes fed diets supplemented with 5 and 10 g of PPCP compared to the control group. The dietary supplementation of 5 g PPCP improved the crude protein digestibility, digestible crude protein value, nitrogen balance and rumen fermentation characteristics of male sheep compared to the control group. In conclusion, supplementation with 5 g PPCP improved ewes’ milk production, offspring growth and physiological status. Furthermore, it improved the crude protein digestibility and rumen fermentation characteristics of Barki sheep.

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Effect of Prickly Pear Cactus Peel Supplementation on Milk Production, Nutrient Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation of Sheep and the Maternal Effects on Growth and Physiological Performance of Suckling Offspring

Morshedy

Mohsen

Basyony

et al. 2020

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“…The application of freezedried Opuntia protects the gastric mucosa due to the action of the mucilage contained in the cladodes. In addition, mucilage prevents necrosis formation (Shirazinia et al, 2021;Silva et al, 2021;Smeriglio, De Francesco, Denaro, & Trombetta, 2021;Tahir, Xiaobo, Komla, & Adam Mariod, 2019).…”

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Opuntia plants nutritive and medicinal value: a review

Prisa¹

2023

JCST

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The scientific name Opuntia identifies a succulent plant native to Mexico. It is now widespread in the United States, South America and the Mediterranean basin, where it has found a suitable terrain for naturalization. It is a species of cactus popularly known as Nopal in Mexico and “Fico d’India” in Italy. Cladodes, the branched leaves of the plant, are paddle shaped and covered in short spines that enable it to absorb even the tiniest drop of water. A specific and well known type of Opuntia, called Opuntia ficus-indica, can be recognized by its typical yellow flowers and is appreciated for its fleshy fruit with a pleasant taste, rich in nutrients but low in calories. It is used as a foodstuff and in particular to produce juices, jellies and other edible products. The O. ficus-indica is also well known as a source of vitamins, especially vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus and in smaller quantities of other minerals and various essential nutrients, including antioxidants. The cladodes are the part of the plant from which the extract is used to aid weight control and as a cosmetic ingredient with an emollient and soothing action. The spongy tissues of the cladodes contain high concentrations of high molecular weight polysaccharides, which are relevant for the specific properties commonly attributed to this common succulent plant. This review presents several medicinal benefits, which can be obtained using cladodes, fruits and flowers of the different Opuntia species.

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“…Scholars classified cladodes as a functional food and a prebiotic since they modify the gut microbiota, reduce metabolic endotoxemia, and other obesity and metabolic syndrome biochemical abnormalities (Angulo‐Bejarano et al, 2014; Mercado‐Mercado et al, 2019; Sanchez‐Tapia et al, 2017). Cladodes have antimicrobial, anticancer, and antidiabetes activity and protective effects on hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, rheumatic pain, antiulcerogenic activity, gastric mucosa diseases, and asthma (Tahir et al 2019). These beneficial health outcomes are attributed to some components of cladodes: polyphenols (phenolic acids, flavonoids, and anthocyanins), β‐carotene, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, sterols, lignans, saponins, and some vitamins such as E and C (du Toit et al 2018).…”

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Cladodes: Chemical and structural properties, biological activity, and polyphenols profile

Perucini-Avendaño¹,

Nicolás-García²,

Jiménez‐Martínez³

et al. 2021

Food Science & Nutrition

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The nopal cactus is an essential part of the Mexican diet and culture. The per capita consumption of young cladodes averages annually to 6.4 kg across the nation. In addition to contributing to the country's food culture, the nopal is considered a food with functional characteristics since, in addition to providing fiber, an important group of polyphenolic compounds is present, which has given cladodes to be considered a healthy food, for what they have been incorporated into the diet of Mexican people and many other countries worldwide. Research suggests that polyphenols from cladodes act as antioxidants and antidiabetics. This review studies the main phenolic components in cladodes and summarizes both conventional and novel methods to identify them.

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Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill) as a Source of Bioactive Compounds

Cited by 13 publications

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Effect of Prickly Pear Cactus Peel Supplementation on Milk Production, Nutrient Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation of Sheep and the Maternal Effects on Growth and Physiological Performance of Suckling Offspring

Effect of Prickly Pear Cactus Peel Supplementation on Milk Production, Nutrient Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation of Sheep and the Maternal Effects on Growth and Physiological Performance of Suckling Offspring

Opuntia plants nutritive and medicinal value: a review

Cladodes: Chemical and structural properties, biological activity, and polyphenols profile

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