Prickly Pear (Cactus Pear)

Prickly pear is a distinctive late-summer fruit popular in specialty and ethnic retail. Handling matters because of the skin's glochids; EL-SHIMY coordinates de-spined, carefully packed fruit through partner suppliers.

Prickly Pear (Cactus Pear)
Illustrative photo: SaguaroNPS, Public domain · Photo credits

Product specifications

Category
Fruits
Form
Fresh
Indicative season
≈ Jul – Oct

Indicative Egyptian harvest window from external industry references. El-Shimy availability is confirmed per order.

Details buyers ask for

Varieties

Orange-, yellow-, red- and green-skinned types. Specify colour and ripeness.

Sizes & grading

Graded by weight per fruit; defined per order.

Packaging

Cartons with padding, palletised; air or sea depending on shelf-life needs.

Storage & shipping

Shipped in temperature-controlled (reefer) containers or by air freight, depending on the commodity, transit time and destination. Set-points and ventilation are agreed per product.

Documentation

Commonly requested: commercial invoice, packing list, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin and any importer-specific documents. We confirm the exact set with you before shipment.

Specifications on this page are indicative industry references, not a commitment. Variety, grade, size, packing, availability and price are confirmed in a written quote for each shipment.

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