Abstract
The Ora-pro-nobis (Pereskia aculeata Miller) is a non-conventional plant, native to South America and have been gained recognition due to its protein amount (19.6 - 26 %). Moreover, a huge amount of mucilage (~41%), a complex carbohydrate arabinogalactan-rich polysaccharides made up of galactose, arabinose, rhamnose and galacturonic acid can also be found in its leaves. Both components ar…