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Pineapple Fruit



Benefits

Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate

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

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
No

Lactating Women
No

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
13.12 g 37

Fiber
1.40 g 34

Sugar
9.85 g 30

Protein
0.54 g 48

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04 24

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg 34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.08 mg 10

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg 28

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg 30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg 32

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg 13

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
18.00 mcg 17

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
47.80 mg 17

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg 46

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg 35

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg 40

Choline
5.50 mg 27

Fat
0.12 g 41

Minerals

Potassium
109.00 mg 67

Iron
0.29 mg 36

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
13.00 mg 29

Magnesium
12.00 mg 23

Zinc
0.12 mg 21

Phosphorus
8.00 mg 40

Manganese
0.93 mg 4

Copper
0.11 mg 19

Selenium
0.10 mcg 16

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
17.00 mg 29

Omega 6s
23.00 mg 50

Sterol

Phytosterol
6.00 mg 23

Water Content
86.00 g 35

Ash
0.22 g 42

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal 32

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcal 31

Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal 30

Calories in Dried Form
245.00 kcal 43

Calories in Canned Form
52.00 kcal 34

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
53.00 kcal 28

Calories in Jam
265.00 kcal 13

Calories in Pie
303.00 kcal 19

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tropical

Season
Autumn

Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

Seedless Variety
Yes

Color
Yellow

Inside Color
Yellow

Shape
Oval

Texture
Juicy

Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart

Origin
Central America, South America

Grows on
-

Cultivation

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH
5.5-6

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
Costa Rica

Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer
United States of America

Top Exporter
Costa Rica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ananas comosus

Synonym
Ananas sativus

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Liliopsida

Subclass
Commelinidae

Order
Poales

Family
Bromeliaceae

Genus
Ananas

Species
A. comosus

Generic Group
Pineapple

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