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In Algeria, Opuntia ficus-indica production is important. This seasonal fruit is a characteristic of arid and semiarid regions. Taking into account its high content in antioxidants, it has an excellent nutritional value. The aim of this research is the prickly pear morphological and physicochemical characterization study, which is widely present in the Arris (Batna, Algeria) area. The results of this experimental study are comparative to those of the same species from other world regions. The whole fruit weight is estimated to reach 63.38 g with a juice ratio of 71.42 %, a pH of 5.54, moisture of 89.3 % and a brix of 10.4 %. The quantitative amount of the phenolic compounds of the fruit revealed contents of 45.70 mg GAE / 100 g of MF for total polyphenols.