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Pineapple Facts
Ananas comosus is the botanical name of the fruit we know as the pineapple. Native to South America, it was named for its resemblance to a pine cone
Pineapples have exceptional juiciness and a vibrant tropical flavor that balances the tastes of sweet and tart. Just one cup of fresh pineapple supplies 128.0% of the DV for this very important trace mineral. In addition to manganese, pineapple is a good source of thiamin.
Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the pineapple on the island of Guadeloupe in 1493, although the fruit had long been grown in South America. He called it “pine of the Indians.”
| 👑 A Crown on Top | A pineapple has a spiky green crown of leaves on top that makes it look quite royal. |
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| 🧩 Many Fruits in One | A pineapple is really made of many tiny fruits that join together into one big fruit. |
| 🍬 Sweet and Tangy | Pineapple is juicy with a yummy taste that is both sweet and a little bit sour. |
| 🌱 It Grows From the Ground | A pineapple does not grow on a tree, it grows low to the ground on a spiky plant. |
| ⏳ It Takes a Long Time | A pineapple can take a couple of years to grow before it is ready to eat. |
| 💪 Full of Goodness | Pineapples are packed with vitamin C that helps keep our bodies strong and healthy. |
| 👅 It Tingles Your Tongue | Pineapple has a special juice that can make your tongue tingle a little when you eat it. |
| 🌿 You Can Regrow the Top | If you plant the leafy crown of a pineapple, it can grow into a brand new plant. |
| 🍕 Yummy in Many Foods | People enjoy pineapple in juice, on pizza, and in lots of other tasty treats. |
| 🌍 It Grows in Warm Lands | Pineapples grow in the warm, sunny tropical parts of the world. |
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