Is pineapple a fruit or a vegetable?

Is pineapple a fruit or a vegetable?

Pineapple is a fruit, also called pineapple. It is a common tropical fruit and is known as one of the four famous fruits of Lingnan. It is a plant of the Bromeliaceae family and the genus Bromeliaceae. It has high nutritional value and is mostly mature and available on the market around May.

Nutritional value of pineapple

Pineapple tastes sweet and refreshing, but some are astringent. In addition to being eaten directly as a fruit, it can also be made into thyme pineapple chicken wings, pineapple sweet and sour pork, pineapple fried duck gizzards, pineapple cake, etc.

Pineapple is rich in nutritional value. The flesh is rich in glucose, vitamins, fructose, protease, organic acid, etc. It has the effects of increasing appetite, quenching thirst, relieving restlessness, promoting digestion, promoting sleep, and stabilizing emotions.

Pineapple Origin and Planting

Pineapples are native to tropical regions. Common production areas in my country include Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan, Fujian and other provinces. They are not suitable for planting in the north. Among them, Hainan pineapples are relatively famous. They have a sweet taste and a rich flavor, and are deeply loved by the public.

Pineapples are generally planted in autumn and will only bear fruit 3-4 years after planting. The planting soil must be breathable, fertile, and slightly acidic, and the temperature must be above 18°C ​​during planting.