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Can You Eat Cactus?

Cactus might seem like an intimidating snack with its sharp spines, but both cactus fruit and the cactus plant itself are actually quite delicious.
A staple throughout the Southwest, this desert fruit adds flavor and color to cocktails, salads, salsas, desserts, and more.
How to Eat Nopales, the Nutritious Cactus Paddles You Can Enjoy Raw or Cooked ... Opuntia ficus-indica) and are usually eaten as vegetables; the edible cactus fruit is called tuna.
This tropical cactus fruit traces back to Central and South America and ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Dragon fruit — it’s good for your health - Chicago Sun-Times ...