Do you like the taste of pineapple? Though they are the most unusual looking tropical beauties, they taste really good. Without wasting any time let’s find out what are the facts about pineapple.

Pineapple’s Family

Biologically Pineapple belongs to the plant family Bromeliaceae. The genus of pineapple is Ananas. The Greek word Ananas means Pineapple.

Discovery

Christopher Columbus while exploring the Guadeloupe Island found pineapple in 1493. Pineapples are also native to Paraguay and Brazil.

Pineapples to Colonia America

As pineapples are rare and costly fruit, therefore, American colonists consider it a luxurious treat.

Pineapple Cultivation

Natively pineapples grown in South America. Though more specifically the fruit is native to Brazil but South American has been growing it for centuries. 

Maximum Size of Pineapple

Pineapples are quite big in size. However, the maximum a pineapple can reach is 3.4 to 4.9 feet in height. Exceptions are there too.

Supreme Producer

Hawaii being the tropical place used to be the supreme producer of pineapple but Costa Rica has replaced it, followed by Philippines and Brazil.

Important Tropical Fruit

Pineapple is considered third in the list of most important tropical fruits in the world.

Anatomy of Pineapple

The anatomy of pineapple is quite different. The fruit is a result of many flowers whose fruitlets combine joining their core. In short, the fruit is formed as a result of fusion of 100 to 200 flowers.

Calories in Pineapple

A full cup of pineapple contains 70 to 85 calories.

Nutritional Facts of Pineapple

Pineapple contains a very beneficial enzyme called bromelain. This enzyme helps in ease inflammation caused by arthritis pain. Pineapples are also rich in Vitamin C which is good for skin and boosting the immune system.

Keep Pineapple at Room Temperature

Keep pineapples at room temperature for 1 to 2 days before cutting it, it will make the pineapples more juicy and softer.

Meaning of word “Pineapple”

Pineapple is an English word. In the past this word was used to describe the reproductive organs of conifer plants. These plants are also known as pine trees.

It eats you back

There are myths regarding pineapple. Some People believe that workers who work in the pineapple field have no fingerprints because the enzyme bromelain digests them. When you eat pineapple it eats you back because bromelain can digest protein. But once it reaches the stomach it becomes all safe.

Not an Apple

Do you think pineapple is an apple? Actually, it’s a berry.

Lifespan of Pineapple Tree

An average pineapple tree can live for 50 years. And can also fruit for the same years.

Pina Colada Drink

You may have heard about or drink Pina colada drinks. Pina is nothing but a Spanish word for pineapples.

World’s largest pineapple 

In 2011, Christine McCallum from Bakewell, Australia grew the largest pineapple in the world. This pineapples weighted 8. 28 kg and it was 32 cm long.

Pineapple in Hawaiian Language

In Hawaiian language the word for pineapple is “halakahiki”.

Largest Maze in the World

The Dole Pineapple Plantation Garden Maze in Wahiawa, Hawaii is the largest maze in the world. It stretches over three acres.

Prevent Cancer

Pineapples help in prevention from cancer. The fruit has chemicals that diminish the growth of tumor cells.

Different Colors

Pineapples are found in a variety of colors such as lavender and bright red.

Why are they expensive?

Pineapples are expensive because it takes almost three years to be able for consumption.

Pineapple Juice

OK, we are not talking about juice. In fact, a sunny day in Hawaii is known as Pineapple Juice.

Birds Responsible for Pollination

The fruit is pollinated by a number of birds including Hummingbird. Some bats even help in pollination.