Interesting Facts about NOPAL

The National Plant of Mexico

You could say that NOPAL is the "national plant" of Mexico - its image can be found on the country's flag.

Aztecs considered NOPAL a plant of life due to its remarkable health properties. The eagle standing on a nopal symbolizes the Mexican nation standing on solid foundations.

Nopal has been cultivated for 9,000 years and has become an integral part of Mexican culture and cuisine.