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The word "Pineapple," is derived from the word pina, which was used to describe a pine cone by the Spanish. Later, it was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands which are now the leading producers of this fruit. Today, in the United States the pineapple can be marketed as fresh or canned and it is most widely used as tropical canned fruit in recipes. (Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition, 1992)
| | | Pineapple | Serving Size 1/2 cup, diced
| Amounts Per Serving | % Daily Value | | Calories 35 | | | Calories from Fat 0 | | | Total Fat 0g | 0% | | Sodium 0mg | 0% | | Potassium 115mg | 3% | | Total Carbohydrate 10g | 3% | | Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | | Sugars 7g | | | Protein 0g | | | Vitamin A | 0% | | Vitamin C | 45% | | Calcium | 2% | | Iron | 2% | * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | | | | | There are four types of pineapples mainly found in the marketplace. These include the Gold, smooth Cayenne, Red Spanish and Sugar Loaf. They are sold fresh and canned and all have a sweet flavor. The Gold variety features an extra sweet flavor, golden color, and higher vitamin C content. Select pineapples with a nice fragrant smell. If possible choose pineapples that have been jet shipped from Hawaii or Central America because they will be the freshest. Avoid those pineapples with sour or fermented odors. It is really ripe if you can easily pull one of the leaves out of the top. Store at room temperature for 1 or 2 days before serving to allow the pineapple to become softer and sweeter. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or cut pineapple into chunks and store for up to 7 days. Cut up pineapple also freezes well.
Recipes Hawaiian Ambrosia
Makes 8 servings.
Prep: No cooking. Ingredients 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks
1 can (17 oz) fruit cocktail
1 can (11 oz) Mandarin oranges
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt or sour cream
1 cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup raisins
¼ cup pecans Drain fruit well. Add coconut, yogurt or sour cream, marshmallows, raisins, and nuts. Mix well and refrigerate for one hour. Nutrition analysis per serving: Calories 187, Fat 5g, Calories from Fat 24%, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 2g, Sodium 46mg.
Source: PBH/Maui Pineapple Co., Ltd
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