Delicious
tropical fruit also known by other names such as “Ananá” or “Naná” in some
places. It has an oval shape, a crown and a very rough greenish skin color
gradually it becomes yellow and brown as the pineapple matures and emits a pleasant
odor when it is ready to eat. Inside has a very sweet and juicy yellow flesh.
Frozen pineapple
pulp is 100% natural, no preservatives or chemicals, as well as being a rich,
healthy and refreshing food. We can consume it in desserts, juices, jams, cocktails,
etc.
HEALTH BENEFITS
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It is rich in carbohydrates, as
they are slowly absorbed gives us energy for longer.
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Pineapple contains minerals
like iron, magnesium, iodine, zinc and manganese.
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It has vitamins A, B and C,
making the pineapple an excellent source of antioxidants that fight free
radicals and slow aging.
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Up to 85% of the pineapple is
water, that means that you satisfied, will keep well hydrated and provides very
few calories.
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This fruit helps to eliminate
or burn fat, being highly recommended and beneficial for people with cellulite
and overweight.
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It has anti-inflammatory
properties, which is very beneficial in cases of arthritis or gout disease.
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Its fiber helps cleanse the
body and preventing constipation.
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If you suffer from anemia or
want to avoid it, the pineapple is a fruit that enhances the absorption of
iron, include it in your diet.
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Has anticoagulant effect in the
blood, so people with poor blood circulation would benefit by eating pineapple.
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If you are dieting or want to watch your weight,
pineapple is an excellent partner for its satisfying quality, to remove fluid
and debug providing few calories.
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The pineapple is highly
recommended as a diuretic, to combat colds, rheumatism or hypertension.
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Promotes wound healing.
RECIPES
1.
Tequila sunrise (cocktail)
Ingredients:
50 grams of frozen pineapple pulp
1½ measure tequila
½ measure grenadine liquor.
1 part orange juice.
1 tablespoon sugar.
Directions:
Blend
the pineapple pulp with sugar.
Pour
tequila, orange juice and pineapple in a glass with ice.
Add
grenadine liquor, giving the necessary time to decant.
You can decorate the glass with half a slice of fresh pineapple.
2.
Nutritious Piña colada
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut chopped
(you can also use frozen pulp)
1/2 cup frozen pineapple pulp
1/4 cup melon (optional)
2 cups coconut water
1 tablespoon chia
2 drops vanilla essence
Directions:
Blend for 1
minute and half: coconut water, coconut
pulp, pineapple pulp and melon until it acquires a frappe consistency.
Add chia and
vanilla, blend again for 30 seconds. No need to sweeten because coconut water
is sweet in itself, but you can use honey or sugar.
Decorate with
fruit: cherries, pineapple slices.
3.
Quick pineapple cake:
Ingredients:
300 grams of pineapple pulp
80 grams of butter
4 eggs
¾ cup sugar
1 and ¼ cup flour
2
teaspoons baking powder
Directions:
Beat eggs with sugar, cream as possible.
Add
the melted butter and continue beating a few minutes.
Sift
flour with baking powder and add the eggs without stop beating at any time.
Once
achieved a homogeneous mixture add the pineapple pulp stirring slowly. We put
in a greased round cake mold previously.
You
can place pineapple slices over the mixture in the mold.
Bring
to a preheated oven at 180 ° C for 30-40 minutes.