¡CACTUS! Organic Cactus Water Now Available on Amazon

¡CACTUS! Organic Cactus Water, already available in grocery stores throughout the Southwest United States, is now also available nationwide on Amazon. Powered by USDA-certified organic nopal cactus leaf, ¡CACTUS! contains antioxidants, electrolytes and amino acids and is known as the Desert Hydrator. It is available in lime, papaya and watermelon flavors and low in sugar and calories.

“We’re one of very few cactus waters on the market that is produced from the cactus leaf rather than prickly pear,” said founder Sarita Lopez. “The cactus leaf contains antioxidants, betalains, electrolytes and amino acids. When combined with water, the result a light, clean, refreshing hydration source, excellent for the body in hot conditions or after an intense workout.”

Lopez first discovered the health benefits of cactus water while working on her family’s Napa-based organic farm, where health-conscious locals would buy her cactus leaves to use them as a juicing ingredient.

The hydrocolloid in nopal cactus leaf binds to water and acts like a sponge. It is what gives the cactus the ability to absorb and retain water and micronutrients and survive in the scorching desert heat. ¡CACTUS! contains this same hydrocolloid, which boosts hydration, absorption and retention in the human body.

¡CACTUS! is available on Amazon for $17.94 per 6-pack of 12 fluid-ounce cans. ¡CACTUS! is also available in select grocery stores throughout the Southwest, including H-E-B and Raley’s.