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Prickly Pear Extract (Opuntia ficus-indica) – Betalains 0.1–1%
Opuntia ficus-indica
- Marker compound
- Betalains
- Standardisation
- 0.1–1% (HPLC)
- Assay method
- HPLC
- Plant part
- Fruit, Stem
- Origin
- Mexico, Morocco, Italy
Prickly Pear Extract (Opuntia ficus-indica) – Betalains 0.1–1%
Prickly Pear extract is produced from the cladode / fruit of Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Betalains. Available grades: 0.1%, 1%. Typical sourcing: Mexico, Morocco, Italy. For B2B formulation in food & beverage.
0.1%1%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Opuntia ficus-indica |
| Common names | Prickly pear, Nopal |
| Plant family / part | Cactaceae / Cladode / fruit |
| Marker compound | Betalains |
| Phytochemical class | Pigments › Betalains & colour fractions |
| Available grades | 0.1%, 1% |
| Assay method | HPLC |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | Mexico, Morocco, Italy |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Formulation focus
- Natural Colours
Industries
Food & Beverage
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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