OPUNXIA^TM – HIGHLY-CONCENTRATED POLYSACCHARIDES
EXTRACT FOR HUMAN HEALTH

OPUNXIA^TM is an Opuntia cladode extract produced by specialized technologies to obtain a powder form – more stable than the liquid one – and with high concentration of cladode polysaccharides.
The biological features suggested that regular OPUNXIA^TM intake can improve the general health of the body (in particular, the gastrointestinal tract).

The prickly pear cactus Opuntia Ficus Indica (L.) is a tropical and subtropical plant grown in arid climates, such as the Mediterranean and Central America regions.

In modern nutrition, Opuntia ficus-indica edibility is limited to the fruit and we have lost the traditional habits and knowledge of the use of this plant. In fact, cladodes have nutritional properties and they have been eaten for years as fresh food or jam, chutney and candies.

OPUNXIA^TM is a highly concentrated extract of Opuntia Ficus Indica cladodes. OPUNXIA^TM contains a high amount of cladode polysaccharides and it is produced in powder form through specialized technologies to ensure the stability of the active compounds contained in it.

Applications: Dietary supplements (capsules, tablets, granules or sachets), Functional Foods (solids or drinks) for the use general health of the human body and, in particular, of the gastro-intestinal tract.