Pineapple

How We Pluckk The Best For You?

- Sourced from partner farms
- We check the produce for shape, tough skin, color, maturity, and aromatic flavor
- Any produce that has gone bad, rotted, discolored, water-soaked, cracked, or wilted, etc., is rejected

 

Storage and Shelf Life

Storage tips for pineapple to maintain freshness:
Room Temperature: Ripe pineapples can be kept at room temperature for 1-2 days.
Refrigeration: Store whole pineapples in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Cut Storage: Store cut pineapple in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Ripeness Test: Pull a center leaf from the crown - if it comes out easily, the fruit is ripe.
Freezing: Cut pineapple can be frozen for up to 6 months in airtight containers.

 

Nutritional Value (Per 100 gms)

 

1. Calories: 50
2. Carbohydrates: 13.12g
3. Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
4. Protein: 0.54g
5. Fat: 0.12g
6. Water: 86g

 

Vitamins in Pineapple:

 

• Vitamin C: 47.8mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.112mg
• Folate: 18μg
• Thiamin: 0.079mg
• Vitamin B5: 0.213mg
• Vitamin A: 58 IU

 

Minerals in Pineapple:

 

• Manganese: 0.927mg
• Potassium: 109mg
• Magnesium: 12mg
• Calcium: 13mg
• Iron: 0.29mg
• Zinc: 0.12mg

 

10 health benefits of pineapple

 

1. Digestive Aid: Natural bromelain enzymes help break down proteins
   
   
2. Anti-inflammatory Properties: Bromelain helps reduce inflammation and swelling
   
   
3. Immune System Booster: High vitamin C content strengthens immunity
   
   
4. Post-Exercise Recovery: Enzymes help reduce muscle soreness
   
   
5. Bone Strength Supporter: Manganese aids bone formation and strength
   
   
6. Antioxidant Provider: Contains compounds that fight oxidative stress
   
   
7. Skin Health Enhancer: Vitamin C supports collagen production
   
   
8. Cold Fighter: Natural compounds help suppress coughs
   
   
9. Oral Health Promoter: Enzymes help maintain gum health
   
   
10. Weight Management Aid: Low in calories but filling
    
    

4 Fascinating Facts About Pineapple You Didn't Know

- Growing Mystery: A single pineapple takes 2-3 years to reach maturity, and each plant produces just one fruit in its lifetime. The plant's growth pattern is so unique that early European botanists debated whether it was a fruit, vegetable, or some type of merger between multiple plants.

- Royal History: When Christopher Columbus brought pineapples to Europe in 1493, they became so rare and expensive that King Charles II of England posed for an official portrait receiving a pineapple as a gift - it was considered that significant. For centuries, displaying a pineapple at your party was the ultimate symbol of wealth and hospitality.

- Natural Tenderizer: The bromelain enzyme in pineapple is so effective at breaking down proteins that pineapple workers often lack fingerprints - the enzyme gradually wears them away. This same enzyme makes it impossible to use fresh pineapple in jello, as it breaks down the proteins that make it set.

- Plant Mathematics: Pineapples exhibit an outstanding example of mathematical perfection in nature - their scales or fruitlets are arranged in two interlocking spiral sets of 8 in one direction and 13 in the other, both Fibonacci numbers. This creates the fruit's distinctive diamond pattern and maximizes space efficiency.