Fruits

Pineapple chunks

Pineapple chunks
Popularity 600 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Pineapple chunks

Category

Fruits

Popularity

600 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Pineapple chunks are small pieces of the sweet and juicy pulp of the pineapple, a tropical fruit known for its refreshing and slightly acidic flavor. This fruit, native to South America, specifically the region between Brazil and Paraguay, has spread throughout the world and is commonly used in many culinary recipes, both sweet and savory.

Properties: Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and contains bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties. Pineapple chunks add fresh flavor and juicy texture to dishes such as salads, desserts, side dishes, and meals prepared with meats or seafood.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: in different Spanish-speaking countries, pineapple chunks may also be known simply as pedazos de ananá (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay), trozos de ananá (Chile), or porciones de piña. The term piña is the most universal and recognized in the culinary world.

Nutritional Properties

1.4g
fiber
18mcg
folate
109mg
potassium
10g
sugars
50
calories
0.5g
protein
47.8mg
vitamin c
0.1g
total fat
13.1g
carbohydrates

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