PINEAPPLE

Product Summary: Pineapple

Product Name: Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Description:

Pineapple is a tropical fruit known for its sweet and tangy flavor, juicy texture, and distinctive spiky outer rind with a tuft of stiff leaves on top. It is widely consumed fresh, canned, juiced, and used in a variety of food products, desserts, and beverages.

Botanical Information:

Scientific Name: Ananas comosus

Family: Bromeliaceae

Origin: India

Nutritional Value (per 100g of fresh fruit):

Calories: ~50 kcal

Water: 86–89%

Carbohydrates: 13 g

Sugars: 10 g

Vitamin C: 80–90% of daily value

Contains manganese, vitamin B6, folate, and fiber

Health Benefits:

Boosts immunity (rich in vitamin C)

Aids digestion (contains the enzyme bromelain)

Supports bone health (manganese source)

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

Common Uses:

Consumed fresh or in fruit salads

Used in juices, smoothies, jams, and desserts

Ingredient in savory dishes like pizza, curries, and grilled foods

Processed into canned pineapple, dried fruit, and extracts

Major Producing Countries:

India

Storage and Shelf Life:

Fresh pineapple lasts 2–3 days at room temperature, up to 5–7 days refrigerated.

Canned or processed pineapple can last up to 1–2 years when unopened.