Nopal on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Nopal is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 24 Nopal products from 15 brands across the EU and US. 0 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Romania shows the heaviest advertising, while Romania has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around —.
How brands use Nopal, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Italy | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Spain | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Romania | 9 | 3 | — | — | 167.57 RON |
| United States | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hungary | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Nopal products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Nopal (extract) | 12 |
| Opuntia ficus indica | 4 |
| Nopal | 3 |
| Nopal (Neopuntia™) | 2 |
| Nopal (concentrate) | 1 |
| Nopal (cladode) | 1 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Opuntia ficus indica |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | weight loss, blood sugar |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Nopal, yet brands market it for weight loss, blood sugar — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Nopal shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
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What is Nopal?
Nopal (Opuntia ficus indica) is a botanical extract derived from the prickly pear cactus. It is rich in dietary fiber, polysaccharides, and various phytochemicals. Nopal is commonly incorporated into supplements marketed for weight management and blood sugar regulation. Its composition includes a mix of soluble and insoluble fibers, which contribute to its use in formulations targeting metabolic health. Typically, nopal extract is found in powders, capsules, and functional blends designed for lifestyle-focused supplement products.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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