20 Delightful Facts About Pineapples

Fun facts about pineapple are a great opportunity to learn more about tropical plants. Some people think that pineapples grow on palms, but in fact, they grow on the ground. For many, this fruit is associated with summer and exoticism.

We bring to your attention the most interesting facts about pineapple.

1. The pineapple was first mentioned in the historical work Chronicle of Peru, written in 1553.
   
2. Unripe pineapples are pungent. When eaten, they can burn the lips and cause a laxative effect.
   
3. The pulp of these fruits is 86% water.
   
4. Pineapples are recommended to be eaten in moderation, otherwise, a person can damage the mucous membrane of the mouth.
   
5. An interesting fact is that pineapple leaves contain strong fibers, which is why they are used in the textile industry.
   
6. People with intestinal problems are advised to refrain from eating pineapples.
   
7. Pineapple juice can relieve motion sickness.
   
8. Brazil is considered to be the homeland of edible pineapples (see interesting facts about Brazil). It was from here that these fruits began to be exported to different countries of the world.
   
9. Pineapples are used to make cosmetic products.
   
10. These fruits are harvested by hand today. So far, no single pineapple harvesting technique has proven effective enough.
    
11. Did you know that pineapple can also be grown at home? To do this, you just need to plant a tuft of leaves in the ground.
    
12. Pineapples were once grown in many Russian greenhouses, as it was very expensive to ship them from tropical countries.
    
13. An interesting fact is that, in fact, pineapple is not one, but many small fruits connected.
    
14. Pineapple can be seen on the state emblems of Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda.
    
15. The high cost of pineapples is explained by the fact that they reach their maturity only after 3 years.
    
16. Curiously, ripe pineapples can be yellow, green, and even pink. It all depends on the variety.
    
17. Since pineapples are perishable, they should be eaten in 1-2 days, or stored in the refrigerator.
    
18. Not so long ago, in Asia, they came up with a device for extracting the pulp of the fruit.
    
19. Not only different sweets are made from pineapples, but also wine.
    
20. It is a myth that pineapple is a threat to pregnant girls. Scientists have shown that women will have to eat at least 10 fruits in one sitting for them to have a miscarriage.