Pear: delicious and healthy cactus fruit 

Pearce is an amazing plant of the cactus family, which pleases not only beauty, but also beneficial fruits. In spring, bright flowers bloom on the pear, and in mid-summer the first fruits appear. To enjoy their taste, carefully remove the thorns and clean the fruit. However, harvesting the fruits of the inferno is not an easy task and requires preparation. The fruits are covered with areolas, which seem fluffy, but are actually small hooks that penetrate the skin and cause swelling. 

It is rich in nutrients. Its fruits contain many easily digestible carbohydrates, mainly glucose and fructose. It boasts a high protein content of up to 14.9 g per 100 g of dry weight. There is also a lot of vitamin C (up to 63.9 mg per 100 g) and vitamins of group B - thiamine and riboflavin. Minerals include calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. 

Benefit of the punch 
It is known for its beneficial properties. In medicine, it is used as a good moisturizer. In regions of origin, it is used to treat skin wounds and reduce scarring. The pulp is edible and is shown with gastrointestinal tract problems. It improves digestion and facilitates defecation. Regular use of the prick stimulates the production of insulin, reducing blood glucose levels. Soluble food fibers in the prickly fruits create a sensation of satiety, which helps maintain healthy weight. Beta-glucans and pectins contained in the inferno have a positive effect on lipid metabolism, lowering overall cholesterol and «bad» LDL. It has also been shown that the pulp of the prick has antidepressant properties. 

In Turkey, at the bazaars can often be seen in the sale of the fruit prickly. Often sellers clean the fruit for buyers and put in a plastic container. If you bought unpurified fruit, be sure to look on the Internet instructions for cleaning them and in any case do not clean them with your bare hands.