Common Name: |
Cactus Powder |
Botanical Name: |
Opuntia ficus-indica |
Family: |
Cactaceae |
Plant Parts Used: |
Pads and Fruits |
Form: |
Powder |
Color Appearance: |
Green Color Powder * (due to the nature of natural ingredients, color may slightly vary) |
Mesh Size: |
60 ~ 80 mesh |
Certifications: |
USDA, EU, Kosher |
Country of Origin: |
India |
Product Applications: |
Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, Herbal Teas, Capsules, Tablets, Functional foods beverages |
Product Offerings: |
Cactus Powder |
Cactus Powder: Overview
Cactus powder, also known as prickly pear powder or nopal powder, is a unique and nutritious product made from the dried and ground pads or fruit of various species of cactus, predominantly the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia). This fine, green powder is valued for its versatility and health benefits. Commonly used in culinary applications, it adds a mild, earthy flavor and a unique texture to dishes, including smoothies, sauces, and baked goods. Cactus powder is celebrated for its rich content of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and magnesium. These attributes contribute to its potential health advantages, including blood sugar control and digestive wellness. Its adaptability in both savory and sweet recipes has made cactus powder a favored choice for those seeking an innovative and nutritious ingredient.
Form - Fine Powder - Organoleptic
Odor - Characteristic - Organoleptic
Taste - Characteristic - Organoleptic
Mesh Size - 100% passes through #80 mesh - USP <786>
Loss on Drying - NMT 10% - USP <731>
All of our products complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Total Plate Count - NMT 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold - NMT 1000 cfu/g
Coliforms - NMT 100 cfu/g
E.Coli - Absent
Salmonella - Absent
Staphylococcus aureus - Absent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Absent
Total Heavy Metals - NMT 10 ppm - USP <231>
Lead - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Arsenic - NMT 1 ppm - USP <232>
Mercury - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Cadmium - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Sterilization - Steam
Packing - Carton boxes with inner double layer ldpe bags and outer stretch
wrapped for a seamless airtight packaging
Health & Safety - The product is manufactured, packed, stored, and shipped in
accordance with relevant food safety standards
Storage Conditions - Keep closed in a cool dry warehouse, free from infestation and not
exposed to direct sunlight
Absolutely - This product is 100% natural and derived from plants. No animal-derived products are used in this, making it the perfect product for vegetarians and vegans.
We hold ourselves to rigorous farming standards - it’s not necessarily cheaper or easier, but it’s what’s right. Majority of our nutrient rich products are grown in our own organic farms under strict USDA guidelines, which enables full control over consistency and quality.
Every Batch is Tested.
Our standards are rigorous and thorough. We test every single batch of our botanicals through a third-party lab to ensure that the products you receive are the highest quality available, without pesticides or heavy metals.
Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium are tested for every batch that we produce. We also ensure that our product complies with the California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
Absolutely - Yes. All the powders we produce, are processed using steam sterilization method and complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Consumption of products containing E.coli & Salmonella may pose health issues like stomach cramps, abdominal pains, nausea, etc. All of our products are 100% free of E.coli & Salmonella.