Nutraceutical value of kiwicha (Amaranthus caudatus L.)
Amaranthus caudatus L. (Amaranthaceae), commonly known as kiwicha, is considered as one of the few multi- purpose pseudocereal crops which supply higher nutritional seeds in huge quantities. A. caudatus is rich source of proteins, β-carotene, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
NOPAL (Opuntia ficus indica L.), DELICIOSO Y MEDICINAL
La planta de nopal tiene su origen en México, pero tiene una distribución muy amplia ya que se encuentra de manera natural en toda América y presente en los demás continentes. Tiene muchos usos, destacando el alimenticio y el medicinal. Su mayor importancia es ser fuente de alimento a bajo costo.
Ensiling as a Conservation Technique for Opuntia ficus indica (L.) By-Products: Peel and Pastazzo
Italy is the third largest producer of Opuntia fruits in the world after Mexico and the United States, and 97.72% of these fruits produced by Italy are grown in Sicily. The use of prickly pear fruits or juice leads to a high production of by-products. In this study, ensiling was chosen to preserve prickly pear peels (PPPs) and “pastazzo” (PPS) mixed with 12% wheat bran.