Prickly Pear Honey
- Scientific name
- Opuntia ficus-indica
- Regions
- Kasserine (Thala)
- Sidi Bouzid
- Kairouan
- Sousse (Sahel)
- Harvest month
- July
- August
A rare summer honey, harvested in areas where cacti are grown in large hedges or plantations for their fruits.
عسل الهندي
Color
Golden yellow to light amber
Texture
Fine liquid, becoming very smooth after crystallization
Crystallization
Speed
Medium
Type
Fine
Taste Profile
Very mild, discreet floral with a subtle and warm fruity note
Harvest Season
Summer
Altitude
Semi-arid plains and hills
Main Benefits
- High antioxidant content
- Regulator and protector of the stomach lining
- General stimulant of the immune system
- Mild skin anti-inflammatory
Recommended Uses
- Consumed on an empty stomach to soothe heartburn
- Used as a high-end natural sweetener
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Prickly Pear
Opuntia ficus-indica
- Kasserine (Thala)
- Kairouan
- Sidi Bouzid
- Cap Bon
- Sahel
- Prickly Pear Honey
A very common plant in Tunisia used as defensive hedges and cultivated for its fruits.