Weight (1.0 kg. - 1.2 kg.)
Pineapple
(Ananas sativus)
Pineapple, Anana, Ananas
Pineapple is a tropical fruit native to Brazil. It was found there by the Spaniards during the conquest of America. The natives called it Ananas, which means "excellent fruit". All countries call it this way except Spain.
Pineapple is a fruit of the Bromeliaceae family, herbaceous plants , which need a tropical climate to grow in its optimum state and must also ripen on the tree, otherwise it is acidic and does not ripen outside.
The main pineapple producing countries are: China USA, Brazil, Philippines, Costa Rica, Thailand, Mexico.
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Properties / Health
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Varieties / Season
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Pineapple Recipes
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Pineapple contains 85% water, carbohydrates and fiber. It is excellent for slimming diets Pineapple contains:
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There are about 1,400 species of the Bromeliaceae family and 3 varieties of this herbaceous plant:
The best known classes are: Smoth Cayenne, Queen (Australia and South Africa), Red Spanish (Costa Rica and Cuba), Pernambuco (Brazil), Dwarf (Baby South Africa), Amazon (South America). When purchased, the pineapple should be orange and the leaves should be stiff and green. If they are wilted and the pineapple is soft when squeezed, do not buy it, it is too ripe or in bad condition. The pineapple must be ripe, as it only ripens on the tree and if it is green, it will always be acidic and with less vitamins). Pineapples should not be put in the refrigerator, because they spoil. It is better to put them in a cool place. Once opened and peeled, if there is a little left over, it will keep in the fridge for one more day wrapped in plastic, no more. |
Pineapple is refreshing and delicious, sweet with a touch of acid. Many people take it after a large meal because it helps to direct, but as we have already seen in the Properties section, it is beneficial for many things. It is very good to do the pineapple diet, which consists of eating 2 or 3 days only pineapple. Pineapple is a great blood purifier and you will also lose weight. Pineapple is usually eaten in its natural form, because it does not need more additives, but we also usually put it as an ingredient in a fruit salad, as a starter we can eat pineapple with Serrano ham and other forms that we will see in the next section. Suggested recipes:
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