Physicochemical Characteristics of Moroccan Prickly Pear Juice (Opuntia ficus indica L.)
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The cactus prickly pears rich in micronutrients, has recently generated a great deal of consumer interest, therefore, this paper was designed to study its physical and chemical compositions such as: moisture, sugar content, total fibres, protein, ash, pH, acidity, minerals contents and total phenolics contents of nine prickly pear juices. Polyphenols are antioxidants who contribute to the nutritional prickly pears quality and of their products of transformation. Keywords— Prickly pears, juices, composition, moisture, sugar, fibre, protein, ash, pH, acidity, minerals contents, phenolics contents
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