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The pineapple is a great and unique fruit. It's delicious alone, but we have come to love it on a pizza, in a fruit salad, like juice juice or garnish on a cocktail and you know that pineapple margaritas are the best. But how much do you know any pineapple? They have a fascinating story and we are betting that you will be surprised by some of the facts about them.

1. The pineapple is from South America and has been cultivated by the natives before the arrival of Europeans and discovered this strange but delicious fruit. The Europeans tried to cultivate him too but quickly realized that he needs a tropical climate, so they brought him back to their Asian and African colonies.

2. Speaking of pineapple cultivation, did you know that it would take nearly 3 years to cultivate a fruit of pineapple? It is easy to grow the plant, simply plant a pineapple leaf to develop an entire plant. But the production and ripening process will take between 18 and 20 months. And a pineapple plant can only produce one pineapple fruit at a time. Think about this next time you complain about the prince of fresh pineapples.

3. The name "pineapple" goes back to the 1660s. The reason it is called is because the fruit looks like a pinecone outside. The pineapples are quite picky and well protected outside, we therefore wonder how people have understood that it was edible and so tasty.

4. However, pineapples are only tasty when they are ripe. When they are motionless, their juices are irritating and very immature, small pineapples are actually toxic and toxic. It is unlikely that you encounter such non-mature pineapple in the store, but still the rich best and the sweetest to taste.

5. Pineapple is ideal for soothing your digestive system and in general, promotes good digestion. It helps relieve bloating and can prevent this problem in general. So if you encounter minor digestive problems, pineapple consumption every day can help you.

6. This delicious tropical fruit is full of vitamins and minerals. Some slices of pineapple count more than your daily amount required of vitamin C, which will allow your immune system that works properly and will appear your skin and brilliant. The pineapple is also rich in vitamin A, which supports a healthy vision.

7. Although vitamin C could be an obvious advantage of pineapple, few people know that pineapples are also full of manganese, which is a mineral that helps keep your bones strong and healthy. This can prevent osteoporosis and arthritis.

8. Have you ever seen a pineapple plant? That's how they grow. Is not it fascinating? What is even more interesting is that pineapples produce the most beautiful flowers when they bloom, which can go red in purple red color. And then they produce essentially small bays that merge around the core. So, a pineapple is not technically a fruit, there are many small fruits merged together.

9. A little known fact is that pineapples do not ripen after their harvest. It's not like a lawyer that you can buy, then leave it on your rebrest window to mature. The pineapples in the store are as mature as they will get. Then choose a blackberry and eat it in a few days because they are not designed to last more than 3 days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator.

10. Many people will say that pineapple belongs to pizza. Some think it's a crime against pizza, others like the freshness and the sweetness he adds to their pizza. But whatever your camp, you will be interested to know how the pineapple has become such a very debated pizza trim. The story is much more fascinating than ever that you have ever thought.