Assertion: prickly pear's spine | /r/HasProperty | removed
Facets:
value: commonly
type: DEGREE
value: by scrubbing each fruit
type: MANNER
value: by rubbing them
type: MANNER
value: during processing
type: TEMPORAL
value: from the pads
type: LOCATION
value: before eating the fruit
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: The shell is thick, and its surface areolas are distinguished with very fine spines that must be removed before eating the fruit.
text: The spines are merciless and removing them can be traumatic.
text: Novices should continue to wear gloves until all the spines are removed.
text: The cactus can also be used for fodder for animals once the spines have been removed.
text: The small spines on the fruits are removed by rubbing them on an abrasive surface or sweeping them through grass.
text: In these cases, the spines need to be removed from the pads to avoid damage to the animals.
text: Wear your gloves until you are sure that all the spines are removed and rinsed away.
text: The spines are typically removed during processing if they have not fallen off as the fruit ripens.
text: Today, spines are commonly removed by scrubbing each fruit with a vegetable brush under running water.
text: The pads are also edible if the spines and glochids are removed.
text: Nopales, once the spines have been removed, are sliced and can be steamed, grilled, boiled, sautéed, fried, pickled, seasoned and made into jerky, or even eaten raw.