Undoubtedly, pineapple is a king of tropic fruits. Nowadays, it is available even to those who live in the most northern regions of the planet. Pineapple contains great amounts of vitamins and minerals, that is why it has a great consumer demand, especially in winter. This fruit originates from Brazil, where pineapple plants grow in their natural habitat. However, in our times pineapple is being cultivated in greenhouses throughout the world, starting for China and ending with the United States. Pineapple fruits can grow up to 11 lbs! Their pulp has 85 % water, as well as numerous useful elements and nutrients including Vitamins B1, B2, B12, C, PP, carotene, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, manganese, glucose and organic acids and many more. Read the rest of this entry »


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