- Carpobrotus edulis has a good, balanced nutritional profile. - The succulent leaves are a strong antioxidant. - They can be pickled but can be astringent if harvested incorrectly. - The juice is antiseptic. - Hottentot fig has been shown to have anti-neuronflammatory properties, and may add to the improvement of cognitive functions. - The fruit has a sourish taste. Eaten raw, preserved, dried and as a jam. It also makes an extraordinary syrup. - In South Africa, where it is native, the dried f