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Default carbs for prickly pear leaves??

On Sat, 11 May 2013 17:46:34 -0700, Todd > wrote:

>On 05/11/2013 08:56 AM, Bob Bloggs wrote:
>> On Fri, 10 May 2013 18:42:29 -0700, Todd > wrote:
>>
>>> On 05/10/2013 06:33 PM, Todd wrote:
>>>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> There are great references for the carbs of Pricky
>>>> Pear fruit
>>>>

>> snip
>>
>> From the lable on a jar of Nopalitos
>>
>> serving size 23 pcs. 119 gm.
>>
>> calories 20
>> fat 0
>> sodium 1180 gm
>> total carbs 3 gm
>> fiber 3gm
>>

>
>Hi Bob,
>
>Might I talk you out of the brand on that label and
>the UPC code?


The brand is GOYA And they are a product of Mexico. UPC 041331028721
>
>Is this the bottled fruit or pads? What do they taste like?


They are slices of the pads, about 1/4 " Wide x various lengths. Just
ate one to see what the taste is like plain. Always had then mixed in
something else before.

Not sure how to describe the taste. Mild, very slightly sweet.

Nearest other food I can relate it to might be asparagrass.

>Many thanks,
>-T