High levels of an illegal and toxic pesticide continue to be found in purchased samples of Mexican prickly pear cactus pads, despite fines, border advisories and health notices, according to a ...

While many see versatile maiz as the foremost plant in Mexican cookery, cactus occupies a more symbolic role for many Mexicans. You can literally see this by examining the Mexican flag, which depicts ...

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Two Mexican entrepreneurs are pioneering a sustainable alternative to animal leather made from nopal cactus plants. The durable, part-biodegradable “vegan leather” has the potential to change consumer ...