Technological parameters of agroindustrial concern from cactus prickly (opuntia spp) varieties cristalina and pelon blanco

Abstract

Objective: attest the main physical attributes from raw and grounded cladodes for two varieties of cactus prickly; cristalina y pelon blanco.

Design/methodology/approach: measurements of physical features are made by employing confirmed and reliable techniques.Data will aid to explore the potential for this cactus material when being handled from simple to complex agroindustrial processes, with regards to; its need for size and quality for storage and their effect when they interact with processing instruments and handling apparatus for creating a new product.

Results: physical attributes among the two cactus´ varieties showed slightly differences on parameters, but length, wide and electric conductivity

Limitations on study/implications: there was not confirmed for cactus prickly production. Varieties ´attributes are as they come from the field.

Findings/conclusions: mechanical conveyance of raw cladodes round the buildings is facilitated, it has less wear and maintenance and management costs are reduced. Flour equality from each cactus prickly variety wasapt for safe storage.