Are Cactus Fruits Safe to Eat? A Guide to Edible Varieties
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Approximately 149 grams of raw prickly pear, a type of cactus fruit, contains 61 calories and 5 grams of fiber. As many cultures have known for centuries, are cactus fruits safe to eat, and can they provide nutritional benefits? The answer is yes, with the right knowledge and careful preparation.