Nopal Cactus

What is Nopal Cactus extract, and what species does it come from?

Nopal Cactus extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Opuntia ficus-indica, a plant in the Cactaceae family, native to Mexico. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What extract forms of Nopal Cactus are available?

Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) is available from Bio-Botanica as cosmetic glycerin extract and powdered extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Nopal Cactus originate?

Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) is native to Mexico. Bio-Botanica sources raw Nopal Cactus against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Nopal Cactus extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Nopal Cactus extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — cosmetic glycerin extract and powdered extract. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Nopal Cactus extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Nopal Cactus material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Nopal Cactus extract suited for?

Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Nopal Cactus extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Nopal Cactus extract?

Every Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Nopal Cactus extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Nopal Cactus extract manufactured and tested?

Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.