Pineapple Chunks 380 G

**Pineapple** (*Ananas comosus*) is a tropical plant with an edible, multiple fruit that is one of the most popular in the world. * **Appearance:** It is recognizable by its tough, segmented, waxy rind (skin), its sweet and juicy yellow flesh, and a crown of spiky, stiff leaves on top. The fruit is actually a collection of many individual flowers fused around a central core. * **Origin and Growth:** Indigenous to South America (specifically the region between southern Brazil and Paraguay), the pineapple grows as a small, herbaceous perennial shrub on the ground. It can take up to three years for a plant to mature and produce a single fruit. * **Uses and Health:** Pineapples are enjoyed fresh, juiced, canned, or cooked in various cuisines. They are an excellent source of **Vitamin C** and contain the enzyme **bromelain**, which helps with protein digestion and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.