{"product_id":"nopal-powder","title":"Nopal Powder 4 oz (Prickly Pear Cactus) for Herbal Shots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNopal powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, 4 oz. \u003cem\u003eOpuntia ficus-indica\u003c\/em\u003e, the pad of the prickly pear cactus, milled fine, one ingredient, organic or wildcrafted depending on the harvest. Grown and harvested in Mexico, where the pads are called \u003cstrong\u003enopales\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it, and why the powder is different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStir 1 to 2 teaspoons into 4 fl oz of boiling water, mix well, cover and let it stand 2 to 3 minutes, then drink as an herbal shot. That is the whole method. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is no chopping and no straining\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the pad has already been dried and milled. Stir again before drinking, since nopal thickens the water a little as it sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it tastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild and green, a little tart, close to a fresh green bean, with the slightly thick body nopal is known for. It is the pad, not the sweet fruit, so it is not sweet. It is taken as a small shot rather than sipped by the mug, and it is naturally caffeine free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNopal cactus powder and nothing else. One ingredient, no fillers, no additives and no flow agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat nopal powder is, and what it is not\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNopal is the flat green pad of the prickly pear cactus, \u003cem\u003eOpuntia ficus-indica\u003c\/em\u003e, which grows across Mexico and the American Southwest. The pads have been eaten as a vegetable in Mexico for thousands of years. This bag is those pads, cleaned of spines, dried and milled to a fine powder. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not prickly pear fruit powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is made from the sweet red fruit called tuna. This is the pad only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ways it is used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the herbal shot, nopal powder stirs straight into smoothies, juices and foods, as the label says. A green juice with pineapple and celery is the classic way to take it in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many shots are in one bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is 4 oz, about 113 g, of milled pad. At 1 teaspoon per shot and about 2.5 g per teaspoon, that is about 45 herbal shots. At 2 teaspoons per shot, about 22.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to store it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C), as printed on the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you use nopal powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStir 1 to 2 teaspoons of the powder into 4 fl oz of boiling water, mix well, cover, and let it stand 2 to 3 minutes, then drink it as a shot. Nothing to chop or strain. Stir again before drinking. It also blends into a smoothie or green juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs nopal the same as prickly pear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame plant, different part. Nopal is the pad of the prickly pear cactus. The prickly pear fruit, called tuna, is the sweet fruit that grows on the edge of the pad. This bag is the pad, green and mild rather than sweet, so nopal powder and prickly pear cactus powder are the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does nopal powder taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild, green and a little tart, close to a fresh green bean, with a slightly thick body, taken as a small shot rather than a full mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs nopal a vegetable or an herb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. In Mexico nopales are a kitchen vegetable. Dried and milled, the same pad is sold as a loose herb, which is what this bag is. Cactus is also on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alkalineherbshop.com\/blogs\/posts\/dr-sebi-food-list\"\u003ealkaline food list\u003c\/a\u003e many of our customers follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy nopal powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere. This is 4 oz of milled nopal cactus powder, also sold as prickly pear powder, organic or wildcrafted, one ingredient, from Mexico. Orders leave in 1 to 2 business days, and we ship worldwide with duty pre paid for most countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¿Qué es el nopal en polvo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl nopal en polvo (\u003cem\u003eOpuntia ficus-indica\u003c\/em\u003e) es la penca del nopal, limpia de espinas, seca y molida hasta quedar en polvo fino. Nuestra bolsa trae 4 oz, orgánico o silvestre, un solo ingrediente, de México. Se prepara como shot herbal: disuelva de 1 a 2 cucharaditas en 4 fl oz de agua hirviendo, mezcle bien, tape y deje reposar de 2 a 3 minutos. No hay que limpiar, picar ni colar. También se puede agregar a licuados y jugos. El nopal no tiene cafeína.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use during pregnancy or nursing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for anyone under 18.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alkaline Herb Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315663990871,"sku":"AHS-NPLPWD","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8308\/2771\/files\/Nopal_Powder_4oz_FRONT.png?v=1789787312","url":"https:\/\/alkalineherbshop.com\/en-ca\/products\/nopal-powder","provider":"Alkaline Herb Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}