The Nopal as a Diet Staple.
| Autor: | Herrera, George |
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| Zdroj: | Fruit Gardener; Nov/Dec2011, Vol. 43 Issue 6, p16-19, 4p |
| Abstrakt: | The article focuses on Opuntia pad or nopal where most varieties are pear shaped and its fruit is known throughout Latin America as the "tuna." It notes that tuna contains various nutrients such as calcium, vitamins B, C and A. The sap of the pad is used in alleviating pain of a burn and its extract was found to have a potent antiviral effect against influenza A virus and herpes simplex virus based on a study conducted in Tunisia. |
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