Pineapple
Juicy tropical fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, spiky exterior, rich in vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain for digestion and immunity.
About Pineapple
Pineapples are tropical fruits known for their unique sweet-tart taste and spiky, textured skin. They are rich in vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion. Pineapples are versatile, enjoyed fresh, juiced, grilled, or used in desserts and savory dishes. Originally from South America, they are now cultivated across tropical regions worldwide, including Hawaii, the Philippines, and Thailand. Pineapples thrive in warm climates and are typically harvested year-round in commercial production.
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Scientific Name
Ananas comosus
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Texture
Calories
50 per 100g
Taste Profile
Ripeness Indicators
Fragrant aroma at the base, firm but slightly soft to touch, golden-yellow skin.
Edible Parts
Flesh (core is edible but fibrous), Leaves not edible
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