Phytochemical Composition and in Vitro Analysis of Nopal (O. Ficus-Indica) Cladodes at Different Stages of Maturity

• Published in: International journal of food properties Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 1728 - 1742
• Main Authors: Figueroa-Pérez, Marely G., Pérez-Ramírez, Iza F., Paredes-López, Octavio, Mondragón-Jacobo, Candelario, Reynoso-Camacho, Rosalía
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 01.01.2018; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Antioxidant capacity; Antioxidants; Cactus; Coumaric acid; Digestive enzymes; Digestive enzymes inhibitory activity; Fatty acids; Functional foods & nutraceuticals; Maturity; Maturity stages; Opuntia ficus-indica; Organic acids; p-Coumaric acid; p-Hydroxybenzoic acid; Phytochemical profile; Phytochemicals; Phytosterols; Rutin; Saponins

This study aimed to determine the phytochemical profile and nutraceutical properties of nopal cladodes (Opuntia ficus-indica) at different stages of maturity. Medium-age cladodes showed the highest total saponins, phytosterols, and indigestible fiber, as well as the highest in vitro antioxidant capa...