Pineapple: Health Benefits, Nutritional Value and Storage
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The pineapple (Ananas comosus) belongs to the bromeliad family, a family of monocot plants that also includes many indoor plants. A pineapple can grow up to 30 cm long and weigh more than 4 kg. The fruit has a rosette of leaves on top and is cylindrical to cone-shaped. The term pineapple can be derived from the term 'nan�, which means' fruit with a strong scent' in the South American Guaran� language. The pineapple owes the English term 'pineapple' to its thick, flaky skin, reminiscent of a pine cone. Pineapple tastes fresh, sweet and sour and is a real vitamin C bomb with 47.8 mg per 100 grams. The recommended daily allowance of vitamin C (RDA), as recommended by the Nutrition Center, is 70 mg. It thus promotes the immune system and good skin. With a water content of about 85%, pineapple is very refreshing. In combination with the fiber and the potassium present, it has an almost diuretic effect and thus prevents the storage of fluids in the tissue.
What is a pineapple?
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Tropical plant
Origin
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Where does the name pineapple come from?
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Pineapple growing areas
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The pineapple feels comfortable in areas where the climate is more tropical or subtropical. It is one of the most widely grown tropical fruits in the world. The best-known regions where they are grown in 2020 are Brazil, Central America, West Africa, South Africa and parts of Asia such as the Philippines and Thailand. Brazil, Thailand, Philippines and China are the most important pineapple producers in the world in 2020 and supply 52% of the total production. The pineapple is after bananas
Nutritional value of pineapple
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The pineapple mainly thrives in tropical regions. It tastes refreshing and aromatic and also provides your body with numerous vitamins, minerals and trace elements, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, iodine and zinc. Your body needs all of these nutrients to stay healthy and fit. Vitamin deficiency
Why does pineapple burn on the tongue?
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Pineapple is delicious, but only in moderation. At least that is true for most of us. Many people feel an uncomfortable, burning sensation in the mouth or on the tongue after eating pineapple. For some it is just a soft tingling sensation, for others it can be very painful. The culprit is a certain enzyme in the pineapple: bromelain. When your oral mucosa comes into contact with it, your mouth and tongue begin to tingle
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Health Benefits of Pineapple
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Strengthening the immune system
Tips for preparing pineapple
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You can recognize a good quality ripe pineapple by the fact that it smells nice and fruity, has no soft spots and the leaves are fresh and green. Depending on the variety, the skin is yellow, green, orange-yellow or reddish. Be careful with dairy products: the protein-splitting enzyme bromelain leads to a bitter taste here
Health risks
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Due to the bromelain compound in pineapple, an enzyme that breaks down proteins at a rapid rate, overeating can lead to mouth sensitivity, including the lips, tongue and cheeks. But these complaints usually disappear on their own within a few hours. But if the feeling persists or if you have a rash, hives
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Due to the bromelain substance in pineapple, an enzyme that breaks down proteins at a rapid rate, overeating can lead to mouth sensitivity, including the lips, tongue and cheeks. But these complaints usually disappear on their own within a few hours. But if the feeling persists or if you have a rash, hives
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