Dr. Samit DuttaBhalara Yashkumar Pravinbhai2023-04-152023-04-152021https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810196433Cactus fruit (Prickly pear) is popular for its medicinal properties and health benefits, that’s why it comes in the category of medicinal plant. Cactus fruit is a popular fruit across the world, locally known in Gujarat as ‘Hathla’ and ‘Kataseriya’. Cactus fruit is used for the anti-diabetic effect, anti-cancerous effect, antiviral effect, anti inflammatory effect and hypercholesterolemia effect. It is a rich source of minerals like iron, calcium and potassium, vitamins, antioxidants. Betalains are responsible for the red colour of cactus fruit. Betalains are composed of betacyanins and betaxanthins.EnglishThesis