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Description/Taste
Pineapples have the shape of a pinecone, and can reach up to 30 centimeters in length. They have a rough, waxy, hexagonal-patterned rind that is covered in small, soft spikes and topped with a compact grouping of narrow, green, pointed-tipped leaves that extend upright. The rind can range in color from green to yellow or reddish-orange when ripe. The flesh varies in shades of white or yellow, depending on the variety, and modern cultivated varieties are known to be seedless. The loosely fibrous and juicy flesh offers a sweet flavor with mild acidity, while the edible core is firmer, more leathery, and less sweet.
Seasons/Availability
Pineapples are available year-round with a peak season in the spring and summer months.
Current Facts
Pineapples are botanically classified as Ananas comosus, and are the only plant in the Bromeliaceae family with edible fruit. They are generally grouped into four main types: Smooth Cayenne, Red Spanish, Queen, and Abacaxi, with hundreds of sub-varieties. Pineapple isnāt technically a single fruit, but rather a collection of many small berries. As those individual berries develop from the plantās flowers, they fuse together around the fruit stem in the center of the plant to form the pineapple, while the stem itself serves as the fruitās core. This occurrence of clustering fruits is known as a syncarp, with other familiar syncarps including raspberries and mulberries.
Nutritional Value
Pineapple is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, as well as some iron and calcium. The pineappleās core contains high levels of an enzyme called bromelain, which is said to be an effective anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant, and digestive aid. Bromelain even has chemicals that have been shown to interfere with the growth of tumor cells.
Applications
Pineapples can be used raw or cooked. To prepare the pineapple for use, cut off the top and the base, stand the pineapple upright and slice away the skin in a downward vertical motion. The core can be left in or removed depending on preference, though it is edible, and can even be pressed for juice. Raw pineapple can be eaten as is, and also juiced or pureed for smoothies and fruit cocktails, like a pina colada. Fresh pineapple can be roasted, grilled, or baked for desserts, including pineapple upside-down cake. It can also be cooked and sweetened as a topping for custards and cheesecakes. Try dicing and pairing fresh pineapple with tomato, herbs and chilies for a salsa to accompany seafood. The enzyme, bromelain, contained in pineapples helps break down proteins, and hence pineapple juice is often used as a marinade for meats, especially pork. Fresh pineapple is highly perishable, and if kept at room temperature it should be eaten within a couple days. Store in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life up to 5 days. Fresh, cut pineapple can be covered in its natural juice and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days, or frozen for up to about 6 months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In the American colonies in the 1700s, pineapples were imported from the Caribbean islands at a very high cost due to the perishability, novelty, and scarcity of the fruit. Only the fasted ships with chance best weather conditions could deliver ripe, whole pineapples. They were mainly used for decoration, and affluent colonists would throw dinner parties with pineapple centerpieces to symbolize their wealth and their hospitality. The fruit would only sometimes be eaten once it started to go bad. Pineapples were so sought after that there was even a pineapple rental market, where merchants would rent the fruit for a night to people who couldnāt afford to purchase it, before recollecting and selling the pineapple to another customer.
Geography/History
Pineapples are believed to be native to South America, specifically inland areas of what is now Brazil and Paraguay. They made their way via explorers or traders to Central America and Mexico, where the Aztecs and Mayans cultivated them. They were also brought to the Caribbean islands, where Christopher Columbus came upon them in 1493 on the island of Guadeloupe, and later introduced the fruit into Spain. By the 1600s, the pineapple also found its way to the Philippines and China. Captain James Cook introduced the pineapple to Hawaii circa 1770, although commercial cultivation didnāt fully start until the 1880s when steamships made transportation of the fragile fruit possible. Today, Costa Rica, Brazil and the Philippines are among the top producers of pineapples across the globe, with additional cultivation occurring in China, South Africa, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Hawaii, and more.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 360-556-3032 |
Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
Garden of Vegan | San Diego CA | 530-366-7102 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Chef Justin Snyder | Lakeside CA | 619-212-9990 |
Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
Cafe Madeline | San Diego CA | 619-723-5845 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-549-9002 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 360-556-3032 |
Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Copper Kings | Oceanside CA | 323-810-1662 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 760-583-9237 |
Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Heavy Hitter Gastroshack | San Diego CA | 619-865-1468 |
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
Juice Wave | San Diego CA | 240-246-5126 |
Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
Hotel Del Coronado Bakery | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-806-6121 |
Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-831-5170 |
An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 619-450-6166 |
The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | |
Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
Besties Cool Treats | San Diego CA | 619-301-3569 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
Open Gym-Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-5377 |
Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Point Loma Living Room | San Diego CA | 858-349-6662 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
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Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 89 days ago, 10/22/20 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 152 days ago, 8/20/20 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() ![]() About 153 days ago, 8/19/20 Sharer's comments : PiƱa oro miel seleccionada ![]() ![]() About 154 days ago, 8/18/20 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() About 156 days ago, 8/16/20 Sharer's comments : nanas ![]() ![]()
Supermercado Mercandu
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaVia santa Elena Calle 10A N36A Este-163 Km12 Medellin Antioquia 574-538-2142 About 240 days ago, 5/24/20 Sharer's comments : Alejandro dĆa a dĆa organiza muy bien las frutas para ofrecer una excelente experiencia al cliente ![]() ![]()
Ballard Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United States1400 NW 56th St Seattle WA 98107 206-783-7922 About 268 days ago, 4/26/20 Sharer's comments : Super sweet, gold pineapple! ![]() About 312 days ago, 3/13/20 Sharer's comments : nanas di taman buah mekar sari ![]() ![]()
Tienda Ćxito Avenida Colombia
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaCra. 66 ##No. 49 - 01 Medellin Antioquia 574-605-0307 https://www.exito.com/ About 315 days ago, 3/10/20 Sharer's comments : PiƱas dulces, Fruto tropical que se produce todo el aƱo en Colombia ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 341 days ago, 2/13/20 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 341 days ago, 2/13/20 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() ![]() About 362 days ago, 1/23/20 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() About 365 days ago, 1/20/20 Sharer's comments : nanas di hari hari swalayan jakarta selatan ![]() ![]()
Walmart Supercenter - Happy Valley
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States2501 W Happy Valley Road #34 Phoenix AZ 85085 623-780-5702 https://www.walmart.com About 367 days ago, 1/18/20 ![]() About 464 days ago, 10/13/19 Sharer's comments : nanas ![]() About 466 days ago, 10/11/19 Sharer's comments : nanas di pasar cisarua ![]() ![]()
Nature fresh SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece Y-14 About 476 days ago, 10/01/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() About 480 days ago, 9/27/19 Sharer's comments : nanas di ranch market jakarta selatan ![]() ![]()
Nature fresh SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece Y-14 About 481 days ago, 9/26/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š Always in season āļø ![]() About 495 days ago, 9/12/19 Sharer's comments : nanas di pasar kebayoran lama jakarta selatan ![]() About 495 days ago, 9/12/19 Sharer's comments : nanas di pasar kebayoran jakarta selatan ![]() About 495 days ago, 9/12/19 Sharer's comments : nanas di pasar minggu jakarra selatan ![]() ![]()
Froutooasis LTD
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Z-26-28 About 511 days ago, 8/27/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() ![]()
Deklab Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United States3000 Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur Georgia 30031 404-377-6400 About 513 days ago, 8/25/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples beautifully displayed at Dekalb Farmers Market near Atlanta Apopka Market at Tractor Supply Near Apopka, Florida, United States About 521 days ago, 8/17/19 ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 530 days ago, 8/08/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() ![]()
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 532 days ago, 8/06/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š and plant š± Apopka Market at Tractor Supply Near Apopka, Florida, United States About 549 days ago, 7/20/19 ![]() ![]()
Bryanās Grocery
Near San Francisco, California, United States3445 California Street San Francisco CA 94118 415-752-0179 About 557 days ago, 7/12/19 ![]() ![]()
Tula Market
Near Laguna Woods, California, United States24418 Rockfield Blvd Lake Forest CA 92630 949-581-5150 About 569 days ago, 6/30/19 ![]() ![]()
Roma Market
Near Pasadena, California, United States918 N Lake Ave Pasadena CA 91104 626-797-7748 About 570 days ago, 6/29/19 ![]() ![]()
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 572 days ago, 6/27/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() ![]()
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 310-657-3663 About 576 days ago, 6/23/19 ![]() ![]() About 597 days ago, 6/02/19 Sharer's comments : Golden pineapples ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 600 days ago, 5/30/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 623 days ago, 5/07/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š ![]() About 628 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Pineapple grown in Ghana West Africa! ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 639 days ago, 4/22/19 Sharer's comments : Pineapples š from Costa Rica šØš· ![]() ![]()
Grandview Narket
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 646 days ago, 4/14/19 ![]() About 652 days ago, 4/08/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh, smells ripe! ![]() About 659 days ago, 4/01/19 |