stainless steel cactus seeds oil press plant in south africa

   
stainless steel cactus seeds oil press plant in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • stainless steel cactus seeds oil press plant in south africa
  • Why are cactus pears grown in South Africa?
  • Cactus pear is primarily grown for fruit and fodder production in South Africa. It is difficult to quantify the area under production, as farmers are growing cactus pears for various reasons ranging from fodder to fresh fruit production and production aimed at the processing market.
  • What is cactus pear oil used for?
  • The extrusion of cactus pear seed oil provides a further lucrative niche product to the array of uses. These include high-value organic oil for the cosmetic sector, such as soap, hair gel and sun screens. The cladodes and the fruit also have medicinal uses. It has anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, pain killing and anti-diabetic agents.
  • Where do spineless cactus pear come from?
  • According to Prof Wijnand Swart from the Department of Plant Sciences, the UFS is today recognised as a leading institution in the world conducting multi-disciplinary research on spineless cactus pear. The cactus pear originates from the dry regions of Mexico where there are many diverse species of Opuntia.
  • Who are witkraal cactus pear producers?
  • Witkraal has provided plant material to growers from the Western Cape, Limpopo and Botswana, and their typical clients are commercial producers who are looking for new opportunities to diversify their farming businesses. Van der Berg emphasises the fact that cactus pear production is a valuable option for diversification.