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What is Pineapple?

Pineapple Pineapple Tree 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 32

Sugar
9.85 g 23

Protein
0.54 g 48

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04 24

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg 32

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 29

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 41

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg 30

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg 36

Choline
5.50 mg 23

Fat
0.12 g 41

Minerals

Potassium
109.00 mg 66

Iron
0.29 mg 36

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
13.00 mg 28

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 27

Omega 6s
23.00 mg 48

Sterol

Phytosterol
6.00 mg 13

Water Content
86.00 g 33

Ash
0.22 g 41

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcal 14

Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal 15

Calories in Dried Form
245.00 kcal 31

Calories in Canned Form
52.00 kcal 21

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
53.00 kcal 27

Calories in Jam
265.00 kcal 13

Calories in Pie
303.00 kcal 17

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
Not Available

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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What is Pineapple Good For?

What is Pineapple? What is Pineapple good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Pineapple fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Pineapple Benefits are: asthma treatment, bronchitis treatment, cancer prevention, heart care and increases metabolic rate and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, healing of wounds, maintains healthy cholesterol level, strengthens bones, treatment of sinusitis and treatment of common cold. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion, skin cleansing, treatment of acne and treatment of dark spots and hair benefits are prevents hair loss. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Pineapple side effects are: causes swollen mouth, allergic reaction, diarrhoea, nausea, skin rash and vomiting and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, sneezing, swelling, tingling sensation in wrist and face, vomiting and wheezing. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Pineapple.

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