As early seventeenth century it was cultivated in Holland and in England, but it use was confined to royalty.
Ananas comosus is a herbaceous perennial of the Liliopsidae, whose terminal inflorescence gives origin to a multiple fruit.
Ripe pineapple flesh contains about 85% moisture, its pH, % citric acid, and Brix are, 3.4, 0.70 and 14.0 respectively. It contains about 7% sucrose and 3% each of glucose and fructose.
Pineapples are high in vitamin C, potassium and manganese and have no cholesterol. Citric acid is the predominant organic acid followed by malic, oxalic and phosphoric acid.
Pineapple works to cleanse the body, aid digestion, purify and thin blood, prevent blood clots, increase, circulation, aid menses and regulate the glands.
The flesh is the part eaten, fresh pineapple contains bromelain, an enzymes that reduces inflammation in the body and aid digestion of protein. The three major varieties of pineapple are Smooth Cayenne, Red Spanish and Sugar Load.
Fruit of pineapple
