
Pineapple, the exotic fruit par excellence, is a plant native to South America: Costa Rica is one of the major producers. The tropical climate of this country, in fact, is ideal for growing fruit.
The fruit is made up of almost 87% water, contains vitamin C, B6 and E. It is particularly rich in potassium and, to a lesser extent, in magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iodine and sodium.
Pineapple has purifying and detoxifying properties that facilitate digestion: in fact, it contains bromelain, a substance that allows the splitting of proteins.
This fruit has a low calorie intake (about 50 calories per 100 grams) and is an excellent natural antioxidan