Antioxidant properties and chemical characterization of Spanish <scp><i>Opuntia ficus‐indica</i></scp> Mill. cladodes and fruits

Abstract

These investigations valorize O. ficus-indica fruits in comparison with cladodes. In general, this plant can be considered as an ingredient for the production of health-promoting food, highlighting mainly in the antioxidant activity and total polyphenols content found in young cladodes and peel fruits. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.