vaptamist and I agree - for lack of a better flavor comparison Prickly Pear is sort of banana-ish. Maybe with a little Apple too. It's a warm comforting flavor, I will be ordering more, just about polished off this bottle in the last couple days. I had my produce guy order some prickly pears, it's been years and years since I've tasted them so I can't say if it's authentic or not. I suppose it really doesn't matter, it's good.