Chemical characterization of the collected plant samples.

Chemical characterization of the collected plant samples.

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Mexico has a great diversity of cacti, however, many of their fruits have not been studied in greater depth. Several bioactive compounds available in cacti juices extract have demonstrated nutraceutical properties. Two cactus species are interesting for their biologically active pigments, which are chico (Pachycereus weberi (J. M.Coult.) Backeb)) a...

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... 2 shows the proximate analysis of chico fruit and jiotilla. Table 3 shows the total soluble solids, pH and antioxidants activity in the fruits under study. The pH values were 4.5 (chico fruit) and 4.17 (jiotilla). ...