Acitrón
$6.99 / 8 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Acitrón, also known as biznaga, is a traditional Mexican sweet made from the pulp of the biznaga plant. This ingredient is used in desserts, such as the famous 'pan de muerto', and is also employed as a decoration in various dishes. Its sweet flavor and gelatinous texture make it unique.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Acitrón appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Dulce de Biznaga (Barrel Cactus Candy) and Cambray Tamales (Sweet Mixed-Filling Tamales). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Acitrón?
Acitrón is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Dulce de Biznaga (Barrel Cactus Candy) and Cambray Tamales (Sweet Mixed-Filling Tamales). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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