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.
