Pineapples are a type of fruit native to Central and South America. It has a high vitamin content and is also said to have special healing properties. Like all fresh fruit, pineapple is low in fat, protein and cholesterol and high in fibre.

Pineapples mainly contain vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and potassium, as well as fruit acids, vanillin, essential oil and the digestive enzyme bromelain.


A glass of fresh pineapple juice can stimulate digestive activity and ensure healthy intestinal flora.
The fruit is also very good against colds and winter depression and accelerates wound healing. The enzyme bromelain is also said to alleviate coughs and have an expectorant effect.

Pineapple is naturally a little sour, which is why many people prefer to eat it with sugar. However, sweetened pineapples are less healthy, as the addition of refined sugar is always problematic from a nutritional point of view, so it is better to buy fruit that is a little riper and has lost some of its acidity.

Canned pineapple, even unsweetened, contains only a minimal amount of its natural nutrients.

One glass of pineapple juice contains around 70% of the daily requirement of manganese, which is needed for bone formation. Pineapple juice is therefore particularly valuable for young, growing people or older people with bone problems, as it strengthens the bones.