FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ENERGY DRINK USING CACTUS FRUIT

Abstract

Betalanin and carotenoids are present within the peel and pulp of various ecotypes which have
shown antioxidant Cactus fruit, commonly known as prickly pear, is the edible fruit of the cactus plant
belonging to the genus Opuntia. It is widely grow. The cactus pear fruit derived from Cactaceae family
plant, morphologically distinct plant families. Cactus fruit is abundantly found in Mexico and the United
States, but is also grown in Africa, Madagascar, Australia, Sri Lanka and India. It contains protein, fat,
fiber etc., similar to other common fruits. The whole content of free amino acid is more than compared
to different fruits, contains high level of serine, g-amino butyric acid, glutamine, proline, arginine and
histidine and also contains methionine. It is also rich in calcium and phosphorus.Pigments are found
mainly within the fruit, in arid and semi-arid regions of the world, including Mexico, the Mediterranean,
the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia.The fruit typically has a bright outer skin that can be green,
yellow, orange, red, or purple, depending on the variety. Inside, it contains juicy pulp filled with small
edible seeds. The taste is mildly sweet and refreshing, often compared to a blend of watermelon and
berries.