Fun Facts About Pineapple

How to pick a pineapple fruit?

The ripeness and freshness of pineapple can be determined by the smell of its base. Look for fruits that have a base which smells sweet - just like its juice. A fruit that has no smell is either harvested too early or is not as sweet as it should be. Also avoid fruits that are soft when squeezed- this indicates that the fruits have been left too long and are not fresh.

What makes pineapple such a healthy super food?

​Pineapples have such a unique and wonderful taste, whether taken as a fresh fruit or made into juice, in recipes, as ice cream or just about any other way you consume it. And it has loads of nutrients and powerful natural properties. Did you know that in many countries in Asia, pineapples are recommended remedies for inflammations, gout, flu and many other ailments. For the elderly especially, having pineapples daily was known to be part of a healthy diet. The health benefits are tremendous:

- Rich in Antioxidants. A daily must have.

- Rich in Manganese & Vitamin C, helping to boost the immune system

- Rich in Bromelain, particularly relevant to aid digestion, has anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, and fibrinolytic effects making it super efficient in case of internal or external injuries. Reduces arthritis and gout pains.

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What's in a name?

The word "pineapple" in English was first recorded to describe the reproductive organs of conifer trees (termed pine cones). When European explorers encountered this tropical fruit in the Americas, they called them "pineapples" (first referenced in 1664, for resemblance to pine cones).

In the scientific binomial Ananas comosus, Ananas, the original name of the fruit, comes from the Tupi word nanas, meaning "excellent fruit", as recorded in 1555, and comosus, "tufted", refers to the stem of the fruit.

Pineapple symbolises welcome and hospitality?

The pineapple entered iconography as a symbol of welcome and hospitality, finding its initial way into European botanical gardens where it was grown in heated pits. The sweet fruit had a "mysterious aura" in the old days because except for a "small elite with access to glass hothouses", tropical fruits could only be tasted where they were cultivated. The pineapple was a luxury. In some cases, people will even rent a pineapple to show their elite status as a host! In this respect, pineapple was much like sugar, a commodity of privilege. Today, we can share the fresh, sweet and healthy fruits to all. From the farms of Ananas Asia.