The name xoconostle comes from the Nahuatl "xococ" which means sour and "nochtl" tuna. This fruit comes from the nopal variety, it has a great resemblance to the prickly pear but with a sour taste, and in its pulp we can find important nutritional quantities for our organism.

On the other hand, the gastronomic history of the xoconostle is increasing more and more because in addition to being consumed as a fresh fruit, due to its versatility it is also used to prepare sauces, snacks, sweets, desserts and liqueurs.