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Acitron

Candied pulp from biznaga cactus pads, used in chiles en nogada, tamales Warning: Biznaga cacti in Mexico are endangered and were made a protected species in 2005. It is illegal to consume or trade biznaga cacti in Mexico

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Acitrón, a key ingredient for Mexican cuisine is now endangered

Acitrón is essential for both savory and sweet dishes, including tamales and chiles en nogada...
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Acitrón, the crystallized cactus

While at Central de Abastos last week, I spied squares of this jellied, lemon-yellow substance. “Acitrón,” a hand-painted sign read. They were 15 pesos each. (That’s little over $…...

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