The value of fruit pineapple
March 10, 2022
Pineapple is native to the dry tropical mountains in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, but no real wild is found. It spread to Central and northern South America about 1600 AD. Because pineapple sprouts are more resistant to storage and transportation, they are quickly introduced to tropical and subtropical regions of the world in a short period of time.
Pineapple (scientific name: Ananas comosus), its edible part is mainly composed of fleshy inflorescence rachis and spirally arranged flowers on the periphery. Withered stamens and style. The fibers of the leaves are very tough and can be used for fabric, rope, netting and paper making. Pineapple is the common name for pineapple, which is one of the tropical fruits. There are more than 70 varieties, one of the four famous fruits in Lingnan.
As fresh food, pineapple has golden color, rich aroma, sweet and sour taste, crisp and juicy. In addition to fresh food, pineapple fruit is mostly used for canning, and is widely loved because it can maintain its original flavor. Processed products Canned pineapple is known as "international canned fruit", and can also be made into a variety of processed products, which are widely welcomed by consumers.
Pineapple contains a substance called "pineapple prion", which can break down protein, help digestion, dissolve fibrin and blood clots blocked in tissues, improve local blood circulation, dilute blood lipids, eliminate inflammation and edema, and can promote blood circulation. Especially after eating meat and greasy food, it is more appropriate to eat pineapple, which can prevent fat deposition.
In addition, the sugar and enzymes contained in pineapple have a certain diuretic effect, which is beneficial to those with nephritis and hypertension, and also has an auxiliary effect on bronchitis. Due to the role of cellulose, it also has a certain effect on the treatment of constipation. When indigestion occurs, eating some pineapple can appetize and smooth the gas, relieve oiliness, help digestion, and relieve constipation. In addition, pineapple is rich in vitamin B1, which can promote metabolism and eliminate fatigue.
Pineapple juice has a cooling effect and can effectively prevent bronchitis, but it is best not to eat it if you have a fever. According to medical research, since ancient times, humans have often relied on the bromelain contained in pineapple to relieve the symptoms of sore throat and cough. Pineapple peel is rich in pineapple enzymes and has rich medicinal value. According to more than 20 years of experiments by foreign experts, long-term consumption of pineapple peel can significantly reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and has a certain anti-cancer effect.