Fat Protein Total Sugars Vitamin C Carbohydrate Energy Kcal / 100g Potassium Thiamin (B1) Riboflavin (B2) |
< 0.2g 0.52g 12.78g 33.18 mg 13.20g 61.25kcal 115.33mg 0.08mg 0.02 mg |
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Pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme bromelain, which digests food by breaking down protein. Bromelain is very effective in treating bruises, sprains and strains by reducing swelling, tenderness and pain. This powerful anti-inflammatory effect can also help relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and reduce post-operative swelling. In addition, bromelain relieves indigestion, as the enzyme helps break down the amino acid bonds in proteins, which promotes good digestion. Unfortunately, most of the bromelain in canned pineapples is destroyed due to the heat used in the canning process. Pineapples also provide an ample supply of Vitamin C, an anti-oxidant that protects the body from free radical damage and boosts the immune system. Vitamin C helps build and repair bodily tissue and promotes wound healing. The body uses Vitamin C to metabolize fats and cholesterol, absorb iron, and synthesize amino acids and collagen. Vitamin C also decreases the severity of colds and infections. Other advantages are that the fruit is fat-free, has very low sodium and is also cholesterol-free. Meanwhile, pineapple juice can be used as a marinade and tenderizer for meat. The enzymes in pineapples can interfere with the preparation of some foods, such as jelly or other gelatin -based desserts. These enzymes can be hazardous to someone suffering from certain protein deficiencies or disorders, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Pineapples should also not be consumed by those with Hemophilia or by those with kidney or liver disease, as it may reduce the time taken to coagulate a consumer's blood.
There is significant evidence pointing to the anti-inflammatory benefits of bromelain. Because of this naturally occurring enzyme, the natural juice of a pineapple can, in substantial quantities, eat away at simple flesh structures like finger prints or ulcers.
Consumers of pineapple have claimed that pineapple has benefits for some intestinal disorders; others claim that it helps to induce childbirth when a baby is overdue.
Nutritive components
Pineapple is a good source of manganese (91% DV in a 1 cup serving), as well as containing significant amounts of Vitamin C (94% DV in a 1 cup serving) and Vitamin B1 (8% DV in a 1 cup serving). For more information on Nutritive components of pineapple go to http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c20WZ.html
Fyffes Gold Pineapple per 100g of fruit flesh