Opuntia stricta with high water use efficiency produces forage for animals, vegetables, and fruits with glucose. Traditionally cactus used as a valuable health supporting nutrient and it also has applications in pharmaceutical industries. Opuntia stricta is belonging to the Cactaceae family and comprises from 200 to 300 species. Its fruit is composed of around 69% peels, 21% pulp, and 10% seeds. Opuntia stricta fruit juice is a potential source of betacyanin pigments which can be used as a natural red-purple food colorant and The fruits of O. stricta contain water (92%), carbohydrates (4-6%), protein (1-2%), minerals (1%) and a moderate amount of vitamins, mainly A and C (Cantwell, 1991, and Neri, 1991, cited by Pimienta, 1993). According to these figures, its fruits are high in carbohydrates (50-75% of DM) and moderate in protein content (12.5-25% of DM), minerals and vitamins.