Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
May interact with some drugs
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Berry
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
No Types
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Central America, South America
Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Hot
Facts about
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
China
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Subclass
Commelinidae
Asteridae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. comosus
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available
Difference Between Pineapple and Gojiberry
We might think that Pineapple and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Gojiberry with peel is Not Available and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Gojiberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pineapple and Gojiberry is Poales and Solanales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.