Natural Dried Organic Pineapple

History

The Italian word ‘ananas’ comes from 'nanas', which in the Tupi language means “excellent fruit', as recorded by André Thevet in 1555; Comosus, ‘in tufts', refers to the stem of the fruit. In English, the fruit is called ‘pineapple’, while in Spanish it is called ‘ananá’ or ‘piña’, ‘pinecone’. The species is native to South America and is said to come from the area between southern Brazil and Paraguay. Little is known about the origin of the domestic pineapple but M. S. Bertoni (1919) considers the drainage basin of the Paraná-Paraguay River the place of origin of the pineapple comosus. The oldest representation of the fruit is found in the CascajalBlock, attributed to the Olmec civilization. It was brought to the Caribbean islands by the then Caribs and it was seen for the first time in Guadeloupe in 1493 by Christopher Columbus, although in reality, fruits similar to pineapples appear in some Roman mosaics and in a statue, which suggests that it was already known in antiquity. It was then brought to Europe, and from here it spread to the Pacific Islands thanks to the Spanish and the English. There are many commercial plantations in Hawaii, the Philippines, South-East Asia, Latin America, Florida and Cuba. In the Caribbean, Europe and North America, the pineapple has been associated with the return of vessels from long voyages and has become an emblem of welcome and hospitality.

Native to South America, the pineapple arrived in Europe more than five centuries ago thanks to Christopher Columbus, who saw it for the first time in 1493 on the island of Guadeloupe, in the Antilles. Afterwards, the Portuguese and Spanish introduced pineapple cultivation in their colonies in the south of Africa and Asia. It is a perennial plant, with long tough leathery leaves in a grey-green hue. The adult plants reach 0.9-1.8 m in height and width. The pineapple does not grow in a truly wild state, and the areas where it is grown are usually limited to a lower altitude under 800 m above sea level, although there are some exceptions; Kenya has production fields located between 1400 and 1800 m and Malaysia over 2400 m. When pineapple is grown at altitudes above 1000 m, the fruits produced are smaller, the pulp has a less attractive colour, and the flavour is more acidic. Optimal growth seems to be between 20-30°C, with an optimum of 23-24°C.

Source:

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ananas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ananas_comosus

Nutspaper, 1/2017

Properties

According to our analyses, 100 g of organic pineapple contain:

• Selenium (20 µg - 36% of NRV)
• Copper (0.50 mg - 50% of NRV)
• Manganese (5.7 mg - 285% of NRV)

Affordable price

Affordable price means to us offering our clients dried organic pineapple with no added sugars – containing only natural sugar - which everybody can enjoy.

We want, on the one hand, to place the proper value on raw materials in order to obtain a quality product by paying our farmers a fair price; on the other hand, we want to fulfil your needs when it comes to pricing.

We establish fair long-term relationships with our producers to avoid race-to-the-bottom pricing and that are based on trust as part of our efforts to offer you the finest and most natural product.

Not only that: by choosing large packs of dried organic pineapple, you are also contributing to the reduction in the use of plastic.

How much does 1 kg of natural dried organic pineapple cost?

The price per kg for natural dried organic pineapple depends on the pineapple’s quality, variety and origin. On Nuturally, we have selected the best natural dried pineapple with respect for our supply chain, farmers, and raw materials.

Storage

You can store dried organic pineapple in dry, cool places, away from sources of heat and moisture. Here are 4 useful tips:

• The best way to store dried organic pineapple is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally dried organic pineapple with no added sugars – containing only natural sugar - can also be stored at room temperature during the winter season due to low temperatures. During summer, however, it is advisable to store the product in the refrigerator or in the coolest possible environment, as increased temperatures could encourage decay.
• The ideal container for the storage of dried organic pineapple is glass. Indeed, because of its composition it is impervious to chemical agents and gases, and, as it has excellent insulation properties, it holds the initial temperature for longer than other materials. It is even better if the glass is coloured: using coloured glass blocks the entry of certain wavelengths of light (including ultraviolet), and thus certain nutritional and organoleptic characteristics remain unaltered.
• The type of closure of the container is also important as an airtight cap ensures that the food is protected from excessive contact with oxygen, that is fundamental for aerobic bacteria.
• The best kind of storage environment is one which is well ventilated because ventilating the premises keeps internal humidity under control, which otherwise could escape from windows, thereby guaranteeing the right balance to lessen the onset of mould.