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Rheological characterization of cactus pear mucilage for application in nutraceutical food products

Article number

1247_9

Pages

63 – 72

Language

English

Abstract

Publication

IX International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: CAM Crops for a Hotter and Drier World

Authors

A. Du Toit, M. De Wit, K.D. Seroto, H.J. Fouché, A. Hugo, S.L. Venter

Keywords

Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia robusta, cladodes, viscosity, flow behaviour, non-Newtonian, pseudoplastic

Full text

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1247.9

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Online Articles (34)

1. Evaluation of morphological and chemical characteristics of spineless cactus pears under the environmental conditions of Qatar

H.M. Al Wawi | M.S. Al Yafei | M. Al Marri | M. Louhaichi | A. Ouled Belgacem

2. Effect of GA₃ plus Ethephon¿ on glochid removal and cactus pear fruit quality

J. Cardona-Vázquez | J. Corrales-García | J.A. Lira-Sandoval | M.T. Colinas-León

3. Coloring foods from yellow-orange cactus pear

J.C. Carmona | A.M. Fabry | C. Sáenz

4. Climatic influences on fruit quality and sensory traits of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica): a 5-year evaluation

G.M. Coetzer | M. De Wit | H.J. Fouché | S.L. Venter

5. Genotype × environmental interactions of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in the semi-arid regions of South Africa: fruit production

G.M. Coetzer | H.J. Fouché | M.F. Smith

6. Reducing postharvest decay in cactus pears by dip treatment with imazalil or azoxystrobin

S. D¿Aquino | P. Inglese | G. Liguori | M.J. Ochoa | A. Palma

7. Screening of cladodes from 42 South African spineless cactus pear cultivars for morphology, mucilage yield and mucilage viscosity

M. De Wit | A. Du Toit | H.J. Fouché | A. Hugo | S.L. Venter

8. Promoting the potential of spineless cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) as a multi-use crop at the Oppermansgronde community in the Free State province of South Africa

M. De Wit | H.J. Fouché | H.O. De Waal | G.M. Coetzer | S.L. Venter

9. Rheological characterization of cactus pear mucilage for application in nutraceutical food products

10. Nutritive value of raketamena (Opuntia stricta) as a fodder in Madagascar

11. Genotype × environmental interactions of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in semi-arid regions of South Africa: cladode production

H.J. Fouché | G.M. Coetzer | M.F. Smith

12. Nutrient composition and in-vitro digestibility of cactus pear cladodes (Opuntia rastrera) at different localities of northeast Mexico

13. Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) utilization for rehabilitating rangelands in arid regions of Tunisia

F. Gouhis | M. Louhaichi | A. Nefzaoui

14. The effect of soil volume on the growth of roots and canopy of Opuntia ficus-indica

15. Uses of nopal biomass as a source of energy and biofertilizers

I. Homer | M.T. Varnero

16. Assessment of different supplemental feeding strategies including cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) to enhance sheep productivity in Chakwal, Pakistan

17. Morphological characterization of Opuntia spp. accessions for potential use as a forage crop in dry areas of Bolivia

L. Lazarte | K. Ramírez

18. Changing the perception of smallholder farmers about cactus pear in Pakistan

M. Louhaichi | M. Islam | S. Hassan | I.A. Qamar | A. Sarker

19. Nutrient concentration in spineless cactus under different planting densities and harvesting management

20. Characterization of Chilean consumers’ attitudes and preferences toward different cactus pear colors

M. Mora | P. Matamala | C. Sáenz

21. Propagation of Opuntia ficus-indica by cladode fragments

M. Mulas | L. Dessena

22. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of cladodes from new selections of Opuntia ficus-indica

M. Mulas | L. Dessena

23. Morphological characterization of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) accessions from Agadir, Morocco

M. Nefzaoui | M.A. Lira | M. Boujghagh | S.M. Udupa | M. Louhaichi

24. Assessment of genetic diversity of Brazilian and Mediterranean cactus cultivars by SSR markers and morphological traits

25. Resistance of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) against Pseudocercospora opuntiae through β‑1,3‑glucanase activity and polyphenolic compounds in cladodes

26. Addition of cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) to the diet of lactating sows: effect on feed intake and productive behavior according to farrowing number

27. Cactus pear and cochineals: good agricultural practice and control

L. Portillo | A. Burgos | A.L. Vigueras

28. Gummy confections from cactus pear: chemical characteristics, texture profile and sensory quality

C. Sáenz | A.M. Fabry | L. Contador | N. Franck

29. Chemical composition and spine occurrence in cactus pear genotypes

30. Effect of 1-methylcyclopropene on cactus pear fruit at different maturity stages during storage

G. Sortino | P. Inglese | A. Allegra

31. Ex-situ evaluation of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica): establishment on amended mine tailings

M.T. Varnero | J. Ramirez | R. Ginocchio | I. Homer

32. The effect of fostering partnerships on broadening the food base: the role of cactus pear, an underutilised crop with unlimited potential – the South African perspective

33. Supplemental irrigation improves water-use efficiency, yield, and some fruit quality attributes of ‘Dalia Roja’ cactus pear

J.A. Zegbe | A. Serna-Pérez | M.R. Maldonado-Rodríguez

34. Functional properties and sensory evaluation of mucilage from South-African cactus pear cladodes