Cut pineapple fruit – Ananassa sativa

Renowned for its intense flavor and gentle digestive effect, pineapple powder is popular in healthy cooking, plant-based drinks, homemade skincare, and superfood blends. Its rich enzyme content also makes it a prime ingredient for natural digestive support formulas.

Description

The pineapple fruit is peeled, sliced, and then dehydrated at low temperatures to preserve its active enzymes, then ground into a fine, pale yellow powder. This process concentrates the fruit's flavor and nutrients while retaining its organoleptic quality and distinctive exotic aroma.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Pineapple
• Latin name: Ananassa sativa (syn. Ananas comosus )
• Family: Bromeliaceae
• Part used: Fruit
• Form: Powder
• Origin: South America, tropical areas
• English name: Pineapple powder
• German name: Ananaspulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de piña
• Name in Italian: Pineapple powder
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق الأناناس (Mas'houq al-Ananâs)

Main virtues

Used to naturally flavor food and cosmetic preparations, pineapple powder is also valued for its gentle digestive enzymes (especially bromelain). It is used in the artisanal production of plant-based drinks, fruity face masks, and exotic desserts.

Main constituents

Natural sugars, soluble fiber, bromelain (enzyme), organic acids, vitamin C, manganese, volatile aromatic compounds.

Use and dosage

• Beverages: 1 to 2 teaspoons in a smoothie, juice, or warm water.
• Pastry: added at a rate of 2 to 5% in dry preparations.
• Cosmetic: face mask (mixed with clay or yogurt) for radiant skin.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• May be slightly irritating in sensitive individuals (presence of active enzymes).
• Store away from moisture and light to prevent oxidation.
• Avoid if allergic to bromeliads.

History and origin

Native to South America, pineapple was already cultivated by pre-Columbian civilizations. It was introduced to Europe in the 16th century and then spread throughout tropical regions of the world. Its transformation into powder is a modern innovation aimed at extending its shelf life while facilitating its use.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: in an opaque, airtight container, in a dry place.
• Packaging: kraft bag, metal box, dark glass jar.
• Appearance: Pale yellow to golden yellow, fine powder.
• Smell: fruity, sweet, exotic.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Tropical botanical references
• Literature on superfruits and plant enzymes
• Plant-based and natural cooking books

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