The pineapple is a favored member of fruit bouquets. In close competition with the strawberry and banana, the pineapple upholds a bevy of compelling nutritional information and facts.
- In its native habitat, subtropical climates, pineapples bear a resemblance to the yucca plant and agave.
- According to Wikipedia, the pineapple is indigenous to South America (somewhere between Paraguay and Southern Brazil.
- Three edible fruit companies, Edible Arrangements, the Fresh Fruit Bouquet Company (FFBC), and the FruitFlower.com fashion pineapples to resemble a flower.
- Between 30 and 40 succulent leaves crown the head of the pineapple.
- The pineapple has an abundant resource of Vitamin C. For instance, one cup has a value of 131 percent.
- The carbohydrate value found in pineapples is relatively higher than other fruits, approximately 94 percent per single serving.
- Pineapples tout a four star weight loss rating.
- Dietary fiber, thiamin, vitamin B6, copper and manganese comprised the nutritional value in the pineapple.
- A cup of raw pineapple contains 82 calories.
- Edible fruit baskets are not the only preparation that the pineapple is found. Often used for pizza, jelly, and marinades, pineapple add a sweet and tart flavor .
- Pineapples are a key ingredient in the cocktail, pina colada.
- Chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel frequently shroud the pineapple.
- The pineapple offer 3 grams of protein per 8-ounce serving.
- Among Edible Arrangement’s assortment of online gifts, pineapples are showing up in the format of a cupcake.
- The proteolytic enzyme, bromelain contained in pineapple helps breakdown protein in the body.
- In term of dessert, the upside down pineapple cake is a classic favorite.
- Considered a a herbaceous perennial, the pineapple plant grows between 3.0 to 4.9 ft tall.
- In addition to discovering America, legend has it that Christopher Columbus discovered the pineapple in 1493.