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According to
research by Mintel
, serfs (
Chia
, known as
prickly pear cactus
, also known as desert cacti and tulip cacti) are being marketed as food ingredients in the field of food and beverage formulations. The company says the share of serfs in the global ingredients market grew nearly
between
2009 and 2014
by nearly
10
times.Serf seeds are mainly used in food products, but the proportion of beverage products containing serfse seeds increased from zero in
2009
to
12% in
2013
. Cactus, on the other hand, is mainly used in beverage products.
Stephanie Pauk
, global food analyst at Mintel
, said:Although serfs are a complete protein that is said to lower appetite, lower blood pressure and help lose weight, these claims have not been scientifically proven. This means that manufacturers should focus their serfse seed products on their nutritional value rather than on unproven health claims. Because
65 percent of
U.S. consumers expect their diet to be rich in fiber, manufacturers can take advantage of the high cellulose content of serfs in beverage production because less than
1 percent
of beverage products in
used high fiber claims in
2013
according to
Mintel
,
fewer than
,100,
products using cactus ingredients were introduced on the global market between 2009
and
, but the health benefits and processing flexibility of cacti make it a promising
"
Super Fruit
"
in the
years. In Mexico, cacti are used to treat hangovers and to address a number of health problems, including high blood pressure, ulcer disease and fatigue. The FAO thinks cacti may be a good livestock feed.Stephanie Pauk
said:
Because of the health benefits and diverse uses of serfle seeds and cacti, they can all become
"super ingredients
"
.Although serfates can be used as oilseeds, the
-point bet can be placed on its mix with traditional grains, which are increasingly of interest to American consumers. In the United States,
44%
consumers are already eating traditional grains. Using traditional grains such as antioxidants and gluten-free quinoa and buckwheat with serfle seeds enhances its healthy positioning. For cacti, manufacturers may consider using it as a natural source of taurine and antioxidants for energy drinks or as an additional source of fiber.