The fruit of the paddle cactus is called a Tuna in Spanish, they make excellent jelly and the peeled paddles of the cactus (nopal) can be eaten as well. A very good source of vitamins and said to lower blood pressure. I like them chopped up in scrambled eggs but they are also put in soups and salads. Watch out for the the thorns, here in Mexico you can buy the paddles in most grocery produce sections already peeled and dethorned.
