Chende

Polaskia chende

fruit

Chende or chinoa: red, juicy fruits of a columnar cactus, sold at markets; the plants are tended for their fruits.

Origin

Puebla and Oaxaca (Mexico)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The fruit is carefully cut in half, as the skin has spines, and the red pulp eaten with a spoon, small seeds included; the skin is discarded.

Molecules

BetalainsIn small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It grows only in the dry valleys of south-central Mexico.