Pineapple

Pineapple is a popular tropical fruit, known for its distinctive sweet and sour flavor and high nutritional content. Here is some important information about this fruit as of 2026:

1. Nutritional Value and Health

• Pineapple is a rich source of Vitamin C, Manganese, and fiber. Its most notable feature is the presence of Bromelain, a digestive enzyme with the following benefits:
• Supports digestion: Helps break down proteins more effectively.
• Anti-inflammatory: Helps reduce swelling and aids recovery after surgery or sports injuries.
• Boosts immunity: High Vitamin C content helps the body fight common colds and flu.

2. Popular Pineapple Varieties in Vietnam

• Queen Pineapple (Khom Pineapple): Small fruit, intensely fragrant, intensely sweet, with deep yellow flesh. Popular in Kien Giang (Tac Cau Pineapple) and Tien Giang.
• Cayenne Pineapple (Honey Pineapple): Large fruit, shallow eyes, juicy, pale yellow flesh. Often used in industrial processing or for making juice.
• MD2 Pineapple: A key export pineapple variety in 2026 due to its high sweetness, thin skin, and long shelf life.

3. Notes on Use

• Remove the eyes: Pineapple eyes contain fungi and can cause a burning sensation on the tongue.
• Do not eat on an empty stomach: Organic acids and bromelain can irritate the stomach lining.
• How to reduce tongue burning: Soak sliced ​​pineapple in diluted salt water before eating.