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This paper presents the physicochemical and nutrimental characterization of fresh nopal (Opuntia ficus indica, Redonda variety) and nopal powder produced at different stages of development. Nopal powder was obtained by dry vacuum technique using 102 Torr and low temperature (40°C). The results showed that the nutrimental and mineral composition of nopal changes as a function of the maturation as follow:...