The pads must be peeled carefully to remove the small spines on the outer skin before consumption. Better to let the little guys grow up to bear fruit. Although, even the fruit has even smaller spines
Prickly pear cactus are edible. I have also seen a cactus whose name escapes me for sale in the grocery store with really big leaves, or pads. I personally have never eaten cactus, but some of it is popular in my area for Mexican foods.
zeondekilowatt over 5 years ago
The pads must be peeled carefully to remove the small spines on the outer skin before consumption. Better to let the little guys grow up to bear fruit. Although, even the fruit has even smaller spines
finnygirl Premium Member over 5 years ago
Prickly pear cactus are edible. I have also seen a cactus whose name escapes me for sale in the grocery store with really big leaves, or pads. I personally have never eaten cactus, but some of it is popular in my area for Mexican foods.