Nopalia cactus snack
Mexico City-based Kua Foods was showing Nopalia, a snack made with corn and 38% fresh organic nopal cactus.
Available in three flavors – original lime and chili; chipotle chili; and habanero chili – the snacks are free from trans fat and artificial flavors.
“People like this because it’s low in fat, high in fiber, natural and has 100% Mexican flavors,” said Angel Gomez, sales manager.
Nopalia is currently sold only in Mexico – retailers Walmart and Costco began stocking it around six months ago – but the company is currently in negotiations to export to the US.
“I think it could be a success in other Latin American countries, it’s definitely a new trend to use nopal in finished products,” added Gomez.
A 30 g portion provides 9 g of fat and 3 g fiber.