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Prickly Pear Extract (Opuntia ficus-indica) – Polysaccharides / Fibre 20–70%
Opuntia ficus-indica
- Marker compound
- Polysaccharides / fibre
- Standardisation
- 20–70% (Gravimetric)
- Assay method
- Gravimetric
- Plant part
- Fruit, Stem
- Origin
- Mexico, Morocco, Italy
Prickly Pear Extract (Opuntia ficus-indica) – Polysaccharides / Fibre 20–70%
Prickly Pear extract is produced from the cladode / fruit of Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactaceae family) and supplied as a fibre and prebiotic ingredient, standardized to Polysaccharides / fibre. Available grades: 20%, 35%, 70%. Typical sourcing: Mexico, Morocco, Italy. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.
20%35%70%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Opuntia ficus-indica |
| Common names | Prickly pear, Nopal |
| Plant family / part | Cactaceae / Cladode / fruit |
| Marker compound | Polysaccharides / fibre |
| Phytochemical class | Polysaccharides › Bioactive polysaccharides & β-glucans |
| Available grades | 20%, 35%, 70% |
| Made-to-order grades | 35% (produced on request; confirm lead time) |
| Assay method | Gravimetric |
| Form | Fibre & Prebiotic |
| 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
- Weight Management
- Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health
- Liver & Detox
Industries
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
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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