Nopal is an excellent food to include in our diet thanks to its high nutritional content. However, one factor that discourages its consumption is that some people dislike the mucilage or “slime” it releases when cut; so much so that there are different cooking techniques designed to eliminate this substance. Today we’ll explain why it’s a good idea to eat it.
But first, nopal (Opuntia) is a cactus found in arid and semi-arid regions, with great species diversity and wide geographic distribution in Mexico. Because of its nutritional composition, it is considered a superfood. Many functional properties have also been described, including its content of dietary fiber and pectin.
The main nutritional difference between mucilage and the rest of the cactus lies in the amount of soluble fiber, which is considerably…
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