Ficomore

Prickly pear cactus, Opuntia ficus indica, is an ancient plant that holds the future secret nutrition for man and pets. Ficomore offers its cladodes, also known as “pads” (although scientifically a muted branch), both fresh or dried and crushed into powder. Ficomore cladodes are the ideal food (vegan and gluten free) for land tortoises and many herbivorous reptiles, as well as other exotic pets, such as parrots. Not only because they love to eat but also because of the remarkable calcium and phosphorus content, two essential nutrients for bone growth and the health of their shell. Extremely high in fiber but with barely any fat content, the prickly pear plant is a valuable aid for proper intestinal functioning as well. The composition of the mucilage contained inside the Opuntia ficus indica cladodes remains intact in the dried and pulverized presentation offered by Ficomore. Pectin and collodions are used not only as thickeners in the food industry (e.g, for jams) but also to elaborate nutraceutical products. Prickly pear cactus is also naturally vegan and gluten-free. Dried powder from the cladodes of Opuntia ficus indica is the indispensable ingredient for formulating natural products to help the physiological processes of the skin while respecting its structure. In fact, cladodes are very rich in mucilage and pectins which have an emollient, moisturizing and soothing effect, just like the more famous aloe. Opuntia ficus indica cladodes also contain biophenols, antioxidant substances widely used by the pharmaceutical industry. The biophenols piscidic acid, in fact, is a molecule with strong healing properties. Studies confirm that the healing qualities operated by these types of substances is of higher quality compared to usual healers.