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gnappi

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are all cactus pears edible?
« on: September 26, 2015, 12:15:22 PM »
My motorcycle had a flat on the interstate and  while waiting i found some small  cactus pears they were maroon outside and same color inside and very seedy and juicy.

Here's a pic if a ripe and green fruit

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Re: are all cactus pears edible?
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2015, 07:50:35 PM »
They're not toxic.

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Re: are all cactus pears edible?
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2015, 07:58:17 PM »
They're not toxic.

Yeah, I'm not concerned about toxicity more can they give you screaming squirts or stomach distress. I tried the one on the left, it had a sweet citrus type flavor. The invisible little barbs on the fruit were a PITA :-)

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Re: are all cactus pears edible?
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2015, 10:03:37 PM »
They're not toxic.

Yeah, I'm not concerned about toxicity more can they give you screaming squirts or stomach distress. I tried the one on the left, it had a sweet citrus type flavor. The invisible little barbs on the fruit were a PITA :-)

It is important to peel the fruit so you do not get any "barbs".

http://youtu.be/DsOix7iFvD0 <-- Watch video

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Re: are all cactus pears edible?
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2015, 10:25:18 PM »
Sorry! Wrong video! That guy does not know how to peel tunas!   >:(

Watch:  http://youtu.be/DkqyzOsiFag

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Re: are all cactus pears edible?
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2015, 10:26:29 PM »
As far as I heard all Opuntia you'd find are edible, some are just much more superior to others.

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Re: are all cactus pears edible?
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2015, 12:11:45 AM »
Anyone selling opuntias now? Thanks.

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Re: are all cactus pears edible?
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2015, 11:02:06 AM »
As far as I heard all Opuntia you'd find are edible, some are just much more superior to others.

Thanks, knowing the name Opuntia helps
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