Cactus Leaves (Nopales/Cactus Pads)

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Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for fresh whole nopalitos (cactus stems/cladodes). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Decay and water loss limit storage life: stems lose their shiny surface, dull, yellow and curve, and chilling causes bronzing or discoloration if they are held cold too long. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

The Opuntia species of these cactus pads is unspecified. A species-specific Nopalea cochenillifera profile is not a verified match for the entire group.