Nopal Powder 4 oz (Prickly Pear Cactus) for Herbal Shots

Nopal powder, 4 oz. Opuntia ficus-indica, 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 nopales.

How to use it, and why the powder is different

Stir 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. There is no chopping and no straining, because the pad has already been dried and milled. Stir again before drinking, since nopal thickens the water a little as it sits.

What it tastes like

Mild 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.

What is in the bag

Nopal cactus powder and nothing else. One ingredient, no fillers, no additives and no flow agents.

What nopal powder is, and what it is not

Nopal is the flat green pad of the prickly pear cactus, Opuntia ficus-indica, 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. It is not prickly pear fruit powder, which is made from the sweet red fruit called tuna. This is the pad only.

Other ways it is used

Beyond 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.

How many shots are in one bag

This 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.

How to store it

Tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C), as printed on the bag.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use nopal powder?
Stir 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.

Is nopal the same as prickly pear?
Same 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.

What does nopal powder taste like?
Mild, 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.

Is nopal a vegetable or an herb?
Both. 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 alkaline food list many of our customers follow.

Where can I buy nopal powder?
Here. 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.

How should I store it?
Tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F.

¿Qué es el nopal en polvo?
El nopal en polvo (Opuntia ficus-indica) 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.

DIRECTIONS:

Nopal powder is traditionally prepared as an herbal shot. It can also be added to smoothies, juices and foods. To prepare as an herbal shot, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of nopal powder to 4 fl oz of boiling water. Mix well. Cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then enjoy. Stir it again before you drink, because the powder settles and thickens a little.

Store tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C).

• Processing Time: Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days.
• Refunds: 100% satisfaction guarantee. Contact within 30 days of receipt, return unused portions at your expense, and receive a full refund upon receipt.
• Customs Duty Tax: Pre-paid and covered for most countries.