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  • From: "V. Michael Bove, Jr." <vmb@teakettlefarm.com>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Opuntia humifusa
  • Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:50:49 -0400

Yes, the infamous glochids. I've been told to use the flame of a gas stove, or a propane torch! I've also been told just to wear nitrile gloves when preparing the fruit, and scoop the flesh out for serving.

Michael Bove
Teakettle Farm, Zone 6 (MA/RI border)

On Jul 3, 2008, at 7:20 PM, Hilborn.E@epamail.epa.gov wrote:

But there is an important element to eating this fruit- the small, fine thorns on the surface of the fruit must be removed or they will embed in your flesh. They are so fine they are difficult to remove.

I was taught to burn the spines off the fruit with a match. It worked. I don't know if ther are other effective methods.





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