
:''This article is about the fruit; For the former Our Gang child actor known as Pineapple, see Eugene Jackson'' The pineapple (''Ananas comosus'') is a tropical plant and its fruit, native to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The plant is a bromeliad (Family (biology) ''Bromeliaceae''), a short, herbaceous perennial with 30 or more long, spined and pointed leaves surrounding a thick stem. The fruit was named "pineapple" because of its resemblance to a pine conifer cones. The native Tupi language word for the fruit was ''anana'', meaning "excellent fruit." Hummingbirds are its natural pollinators. The pineapple is an old symbol of hospitality and can often be seen in carved decorations. ==Fruit== The pineapple fruit develops from many smaller berries fusing together (called a ''multiple-accessory fleshy fruit''). It is large and ovoid with a tough, spikey, waxy shell of many hexagonal sections, containing large amounts of white or yellow flesh with a tough, fibrous core. Depending on variety, the fruit can be up to 30 cm long and weigh more than 4 kg. Wild pineapples will contain one seed for each flower that produced the fruit. However, most commercially grown pineapples do not contain any seeds. Pineapple is commonly used in desserts and other types of fruit dishes, or served on its own. Fresh pineapple is often somewhat expensive as the tropical fruit is delicate and difficult to ship. It will not ripen once harvested, so must be harvested ripe and brought to the consumer without delay. Therefore, pineapple is most widely available canned.The pineapple juice has been fermented into an alcoholic beverage commonly called pineapple wine which is a type of fruit wines , most commonly found in Hawaii. Signs of a ripe pineapple include: *Flesh that is firm but yielding; *Leaves that can be readily removed with a sharp tug; *An odor of pineapple at the bottom of the fruit. ===Dietary effects=== Pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme bromelain, which digests food by breaking down protein. Pineapple juice can thus be used as a marinade and tenderizer for meat. The enzymes in pineapples can interfere with the preparation of some foods, such as jelly or other gelatin-based desserts. Some have claimed that pineapple has benefits for some intestinal disorders while others claim that it helps to induce childbirth when a baby is overdue. == Cultivation History == [[Image:pineapple field.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|A pineapple field in Veracruz (state), Mexico.]] The pineapple spread from its original area through cultivation, and by the time of Christopher Columbus it grew throughout South and Central America and the Caribbean (West Indies). Columbus may have taken a sample back to Europe. The Spanish introduced it into the Philippines, Hawaiian Islands (introduced in the early 19th century, first commercial plantation 1886) and Guam. The fruit was successfully cultivated in European hothouses beginning in 1720. [[image:Pineapple.png|thumb|right|250 px|Pineapple etching]] Common cultivated varieties include Red Spanish, Hilo, Smooth Cayenne, St. Michael, Kona Sugarloaf, Natal Queen, and Pernambuco. The flesh is very tart, except for varieties such as the Del Monte Gold which are bred for sweetness. Southeast Asia dominates world production: in 2001 Thailand produced 1.979 million tonnes, the Philippines 1.618 million tonnes and Brazil 1.43 million tonnes. Total world production in 2001 was 14.220 million tonnes. The primary exporters of fresh pineapples in 2001 were Costa Rica, 322 000 tonnes, Côte d'Ivoire, 188 000 tonnes and the Philippines, 135 000 tonnes. In commercial farming flowering can be artificially induced, and the early harvesting of the main fruit can encourage the development of a second crop of smaller fruits. Every pineapple has the exact same amount of hexagonal sections on it, no matter the size or shape. == External link == *[http://www.nass.usda.gov/hi/fruit/pine.htm USDA Hawaii Agricultural Statistics] - Pineapple yields 2000-2004 * [http://www.levins.com/pineapple.html Social History of the Pineapple] - a look at the symbolism behind the pineapple *[http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/pineapple.html Pineapple Fun Facts] - More information on pineapples. ==Reference== *FAO. [http://www.fao.org/es/esc/en/20953/21038/highlight_26407en.html Tropical Fruits Commodity Notes], 2003 Bromeliaceae Fruit ms:Nenas
Is the reason for the Pineapple being a sign of hospitality, why I have seen it on the entranceways of people's homes? Where are the seeds in a Pineapple? User:Rich Farmbrough 17:37, 1 Jul 2004 (UTC) :The pineapple is normally seedless and cultivated vegetatively, but when present they are embedded in the so-called fruit. I tried to google for a picture but was unsuccessful. Anyone got a link? User:WormRunner | User talk:WormRunner 18:03, 1 Jul 2004 (UTC) ::You have to remember that—to the extent possible—for fruits that have commercial value, seed production is essentially bred out of farmed varieties. The reasons for this are many. For examples: seeds will interfere with your enjoyment of the fruit, seeds may make processing difficult. But the main reason in many varieties is preservation of varietal characteristics. Seeds are a form of sexual reproduction; the offspring do not always exactly resemble the parents. Planting asexual or vegetatively produced progeny guarantees a fruit that is just like the parent plant (assuming you maintain proper growing conditions) - User:Marshman 02:23, 3 Jul 2004 (UTC) == Main areas of production == I would disagree with the Asia statement in this page. The main growing areas are: Ivory Coast (150,000 tons in 2003), Costa Rica, Cameroon, Ghana, Brazil, Honduras, Ecuador, South Africa :You might well be correct. While Asia is a main source of pineapples for the western US, the areas you cite could be much bigger producers. Pineapple production in Hawaii was moved to Asia (Philippines) in the past decade or so - User:Marshman 17:11, 21 Oct 2004 (UTC) == Seeds == the pineapple is not really a fruit, it is a flower and as such does not have any seeds. :You need to read the articles on flowers and fruits. The pineapple is a fruit (which follows from the flowers). To say it is a flower is to mean we eat the petals, etc. However, I suspect your concept comes from the fact that the majority of the flesh we eat actually develops from non-flower parts that support the flowers and developing fruit; so it is called an accessory fruit. In the somewhat similar case of the artichoke, the part eaten is the base of the structure that holds the flowers—harvested before the flowers even develop (in bud), so the artichoke is not a fruit - User:Marshman 17:11, 21 Oct 2004 (UTC) The crown of the pineapple is the beginning of the next plant, which is inhibited during commercial growth. :The crown is one method of vegetative reproduction (see discussion at top of page about "seeds") - User:Marshman Nathan (pineapple importer) == Hand grenades == Ian Fleming's James Bond books use the term "pineapple" to refer to hand grenade. Should this be mentioned? :Probably. But under the article on hand-grenades seems more appropriate as that is the more logical approach. But might have a place here as well - User:Marshman 06:31, 9 Feb 2005 (UTC)
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Pineapple_Island
Pineapple_mint
Pineapple_Primary
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Pineapple_tarts_recipe
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Pineapple
:''This article is about the fruit; For the former Our Gang child actor known as Pineapple, see Eugene Jackson'' The pineapple (''Ananas comosus'') is a tropical plant and its fruit, native to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The plant is a bromeliad (Family (biology) ''Bromeliaceae''), a short, herbaceous perennial with 30 or more long, spined and pointed leaves surrounding a thick stem. The fruit was named "pineapple" because of its resemblance to a pine conifer cones. The native Tupi language word for the fruit was ''anana'', meaning "excellent fruit." Hummingbirds are its natural pollinators. The pineapple is an old symbol of hospitality and can often be seen in carved decorations. ==Fruit== The pineapple fruit develops from many smaller berries fusing together (called a ''multiple-accessory fleshy fruit''). It is large and ovoid with a tough, spikey, waxy shell of many hexagonal sections, containing large amounts of white or yellow flesh with a tough, fibrous core. Depending on variety, the fruit can be up to 30 cm long and weigh more than 4 kg. Wild pineapples will contain one seed for each flower that produced the fruit. However, most commercially grown pineapples do not contain any seeds. Pineapple is commonly used in desserts and other types of fruit dishes, or served on its own. Fresh pineapple is often somewhat expensive as the tropical fruit is delicate and difficult to ship. It will not ripen once harvested, so must be harvested ripe and brought to the consumer without delay. Therefore, pineapple is most widely available canned.The pineapple juice has been fermented into an alcoholic beverage commonly called pineapple wine which is a type of fruit wines , most commonly found in Hawaii. Signs of a ripe pineapple include: *Flesh that is firm but yielding; *Leaves that can be readily removed with a sharp tug; *An odor of pineapple at the bottom of the fruit. ===Dietary effects=== Pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme bromelain, which digests food by breaking down protein. Pineapple juice can thus be used as a marinade and tenderizer for meat. The enzymes in pineapples can interfere with the preparation of some foods, such as jelly or other gelatin-based desserts. Some have claimed that pineapple has benefits for some intestinal disorders while others claim that it helps to induce childbirth when a baby is overdue. == Cultivation History == [[Image:pineapple field.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|A pineapple field in Veracruz (state), Mexico.]] The pineapple spread from its original area through cultivation, and by the time of Christopher Columbus it grew throughout South and Central America and the Caribbean (West Indies). Columbus may have taken a sample back to Europe. The Spanish introduced it into the Philippines, Hawaiian Islands (introduced in the early 19th century, first commercial plantation 1886) and Guam. The fruit was successfully cultivated in European hothouses beginning in 1720. [[image:Pineapple.png|thumb|right|250 px|Pineapple etching]] Common cultivated varieties include Red Spanish, Hilo, Smooth Cayenne, St. Michael, Kona Sugarloaf, Natal Queen, and Pernambuco. The flesh is very tart, except for varieties such as the Del Monte Gold which are bred for sweetness. Southeast Asia dominates world production: in 2001 Thailand produced 1.979 million tonnes, the Philippines 1.618 million tonnes and Brazil 1.43 million tonnes. Total world production in 2001 was 14.220 million tonnes. The primary exporters of fresh pineapples in 2001 were Costa Rica, 322 000 tonnes, Côte d'Ivoire, 188 000 tonnes and the Philippines, 135 000 tonnes. In commercial farming flowering can be artificially induced, and the early harvesting of the main fruit can encourage the development of a second crop of smaller fruits. Every pineapple has the exact same amount of hexagonal sections on it, no matter the size or shape. == External link == *[http://www.nass.usda.gov/hi/fruit/pine.htm USDA Hawaii Agricultural Statistics] - Pineapple yields 2000-2004 * [http://www.levins.com/pineapple.html Social History of the Pineapple] - a look at the symbolism behind the pineapple *[http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/pineapple.html Pineapple Fun Facts] - More information on pineapples. ==Reference== *FAO. [http://www.fao.org/es/esc/en/20953/21038/highlight_26407en.html Tropical Fruits Commodity Notes], 2003 Bromeliaceae Fruit ms:Nenas
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Is the reason for the Pineapple being a sign of hospitality, why I have seen it on the entranceways of people's homes? Where are the seeds in a Pineapple? User:Rich Farmbrough 17:37, 1 Jul 2004 (UTC) :The pineapple is normally seedless and cultivated vegetatively, but when present they are embedded in the so-called fruit. I tried to google for a picture but was unsuccessful. Anyone got a link? User:WormRunner | User talk:WormRunner 18:03, 1 Jul 2004 (UTC) ::You have to remember that—to the extent possible—for fruits that have commercial value, seed production is essentially bred out of farmed varieties. The reasons for this are many. For examples: seeds will interfere with your enjoyment of the fruit, seeds may make processing difficult. But the main reason in many varieties is preservation of varietal characteristics. Seeds are a form of sexual reproduction; the offspring do not always exactly resemble the parents. Planting asexual or vegetatively produced progeny guarantees a fruit that is just like the parent plant (assuming you maintain proper growing conditions) - User:Marshman 02:23, 3 Jul 2004 (UTC) == Main areas of production == I would disagree with the Asia statement in this page. The main growing areas are: Ivory Coast (150,000 tons in 2003), Costa Rica, Cameroon, Ghana, Brazil, Honduras, Ecuador, South Africa :You might well be correct. While Asia is a main source of pineapples for the western US, the areas you cite could be much bigger producers. Pineapple production in Hawaii was moved to Asia (Philippines) in the past decade or so - User:Marshman 17:11, 21 Oct 2004 (UTC) == Seeds == the pineapple is not really a fruit, it is a flower and as such does not have any seeds. :You need to read the articles on flowers and fruits. The pineapple is a fruit (which follows from the flowers). To say it is a flower is to mean we eat the petals, etc. However, I suspect your concept comes from the fact that the majority of the flesh we eat actually develops from non-flower parts that support the flowers and developing fruit; so it is called an accessory fruit. In the somewhat similar case of the artichoke, the part eaten is the base of the structure that holds the flowers—harvested before the flowers even develop (in bud), so the artichoke is not a fruit - User:Marshman 17:11, 21 Oct 2004 (UTC) The crown of the pineapple is the beginning of the next plant, which is inhibited during commercial growth. :The crown is one method of vegetative reproduction (see discussion at top of page about "seeds") - User:Marshman Nathan (pineapple importer) == Hand grenades == Ian Fleming's James Bond books use the term "pineapple" to refer to hand grenade. Should this be mentioned? :Probably. But under the article on hand-grenades seems more appropriate as that is the more logical approach. But might have a place here as well - User:Marshman 06:31, 9 Feb 2005 (UTC)
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Pineapple_Island
Pineapple_mint
Pineapple_Primary
Pineapple_sage
Pineapple_tarts_recipe
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