Does Prickly Pear Fruit Powder Have Other Benefits Besides Antioxidants?

 

Prickly pear fruit powder is processed from the fruits of cactus plants (such as the fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica) and is a natural nutritious powder. The fruit is red or purple when ripe and is rich in betalain, flavonoids, dietary fiber and minerals.

 

Production process:

 

• Sterilization and color protection: steam instant sterilization + vacuum freeze drying technology (-40℃ sublimation of moisture)
• Ultrafine grinding: use air flow mill to refine to more than 300 mesh to improve absorption rate
• Nutrient retention: keep the whole process away from light to reduce the loss of antioxidant ingredients

 

 

1. Antioxidant

• Anthocyanin + betalain: The ability to scavenge free radicals is 20 times that of vitamin C.
• Delaying cell aging: Inhibiting collagenase activity and reducing wrinkle formation.

 

2. Metabolic regulation

• Dietary fiber: Cactus fruit powder can absorb water and swell to form a gel, delaying the absorption of sugar.
• Regulating blood lipids: Pectin combines with bile acid to promote cholesterol excretion.

 

3. Skin repair

• Vitamin K and mucin polysaccharides: Promote wound healing and relieve sunburn redness and swelling.
• Natural antibacterial properties: Inhibit Propionibacterium acnes.

 

 

 

1. Food field

• Functional addition: Meal replacement powder formula: 12g protein per 100g
• Natural pigment: PH sensitive, bright red in acidic environment

 

2. Health management

• Diabetes aid: Clinical trials show that fasting blood sugar drops by 15% after continuous use for 8 weeks.
• Sports supplement: Potassium content is 1.5 times that of bananas, relieving muscle cramps.

 

3. Beauty industry
Prickly pear powder can be used as the core ingredient of high-end anti-aging essence, and can also be used as a raw material for facial masks.

 

 

• Allergy test: ≤5g is recommended for first consumption, some people may experience mild diarrhea.
• Storage requirements: sealed and refrigerated away from light, and the quality will not be affected after agglomeration.
• Contraindications: Prickly pear cactus powder should be used with caution in patients with kidney stones and during the first three months of pregnancy.

 

 

Fruiterco is an export company that mainly produces plant extracts, health product raw materials, and cosmetic raw materials. The company has a 20+ professional service after-sales team.

 

Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you want to buy prickly pear fruit powder, you can contact us: Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

 

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