Pineapple
- Pineapples regenerate! did you know that though pineapple is indigenous to South America. Pineapples are delicious tropical fruit. It reached Europe after a very long time in 1493. The first ever record of the word ‘Pineapple’ dates back to 1398. Pineapples do not ripen significantly after harvest.
- A pineapple (fruit) can take up to 3 years for growing and becoming mature on a plant. More interesting is that only one pineapple is produced by a single plant in a single season. Some more interesting facts are, The Guinness world record for the heaviest pineapple was set by a pineapple weighing 8.06 kg, A pineapple grown in Britain in horse manure is believed to be the world’s most expensive pineapple, allegedly worth US$12,800.
- The pineapple is made up of mostly water (86%) and carbohydrates (13%), with almost no fat or protein having 50 calories in 100gms. It has nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, including copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin C, thiamin, B6, beta-carotene, and soluble and insoluble fiber. The health benefits of pineapple include their ability to improve respiratory health, cure coughs and colds, improve digestion, help you lose weight, strengthen bones, boost eye health, reduce inflammation, prevent cancer, improve heart health, improve the immune system and increase circulation.
- Pineapple is normally eaten raw.Chunks of pineapple are used in desserts such as fruit salad, as well as in some savory dishes, including pizza toppings, crushed pineapple is used in yogurt, jam, sweets, and ice cream.
- MAPRO Products related to this fruit: Pineapple crush and pineapple jam.
