Enrichment of rice-based extrudates with Cactus seed powder: a novel source of fiber and antioxidants.

The present study investigated the effects of adding the powder of cactus () seeds on the functional properties, fiber, antioxidants and acceptability of rice-based extrudates. The control blend consisting basically of rice flour was replaced with seed powder at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15 and 20% then extruded at the optimum processing conditions. The extruded products were evaluated for their chemical composition, functional properties, color attributes, antioxidant activity and sensory characteristics.