Egyptian <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> (OFI) Residues: Recovery and Characterization of Fresh Mucilage from Cladodes

Egyptian <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> (OFI) Residues: Recovery and Characterization of Fresh Mucilage from Cladodes

The utilization of biopolymers gained recent attention worldwide due to their effective role in producing eco-friendly and economical products. Mucilage from <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> (OFI, and other succulent plants) has the capacity to absorb huge amounts of water, forming a viscous...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Elshewy, Federica Blando, Hammam Bahlol, Ahmed El-Desouky, Palmira De Bellis, Ibrahim Khalifa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>
biopolymers
mucilage
bioactive compounds
liquid extraction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/7/736

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