A large juicy tropical fruit consisting of aromatic edible yellow flesh surrounded by a tough segmented skin and topped with a tuft of stiff leaves. It is widely used in everything from meat dishes to desserts & cocktails. While it is sweet, it is also known for its high acid content and helps aid digestion.
In the scientific name of pineapple Ananas comosus, ananas, the original name of the fruit, comes from the Tupi word nanas, meaning "excellent fruit"
In the scientific name of pineapple Ananas comosus, ananas, the original name of the fruit, comes from the Tupi word nanas, meaning "excellent fruit"
