Prickly Pear

Experience Our Bold, Strong Prickly Pear Puree The red prickly pear is a unique fruit grown in arid and semi-arid regions. It’s native to the southern United States, Mexico, and parts of South America, and is also a popular staple in the Mediterranean. The pads of the cactus are commonly eaten, but it’s the fruit that grows on the borders of the pads that is so famously and delightfully refreshing. The red varieties used to make our prickly pear puree are the sweetest and have been described as tasting like strawberries, watermelon, and kiwi with a hint of bubblegum. While the red prickly pear has a distinct flavor, it’s also versatile enough to combine with other fruits and herbs to create an unlimited palate of flavor options.  The red prickly pear’s color, which ranges from crimson to a deep magenta, makes it a favorite for food and beverage production. As the saying goes, consumers “buy with their eyes,” and the prickly pear offers a tantalizing option by perfectly intertwining bea