Products

Pineapple (Ananás comosus)

Variety

Golden Extra Sweet

Presentación

With crown, packed in 27 lb (12 kg) carton trays; Crownless, in 31 lb (14 kg) carton trays.

General Information

This is native fruit from South America and has expand to several countries.  It is excellent for fighting digestive problems, fevers and sore throats.  It is considered a digestive food because it has Bromeline, an enzyme used as meat softener. It contains malic and citric acids, as well as iodine, potassium, copper, manganese and fructose.  It has high content of water and fiber and it is low on calories. It can be consumed fresh, dehydrated, in juices, sweets and ice creams. 

It has antibiotic properties and anti-inflammatory, and it has been demonstrated that it helps to fight arteriosclerosis.  It has a great amount of vitamin A.

Nutritional information

 

Component Amount per 100g
Protein 1g
Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 14,0 g
Fiber 0 g
Vitamin A 5,0 µg
Vitamin C  61,0 mg
Calcium 18,0 mg
Phosphorus 8,0 mg
Iron 0,5 mg
Ascorbic Acid 61 mg
Niacin 0,2 mg
Thiamine 0,08 mg
Riboflavin 0,04 mg
 

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