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Pineapple - Botanical Name: Ananas comosus L.
Botanical Name: Ananas comosus L.
Local Names: Annasi (Sinhala) – Annashi, Annashipalam (Tamil)
Variety: Mauritius
Supplying Source: Own farm production, Local suppliers
Availability: Year round,
Major seasons: May – June and December -
January
Medicinal Values / Uses:
Possesses vermicidal, laxative and invigorative properties. Contains digestive enzyme Bromilin. Useful in cardiovascular disorders.
Nutritive Values: (per 100 g edible portion)
| Energy |
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46.0 K cal |
| Protein |
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0.4g |
| Fat |
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0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates |
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10.8 g |
| Calcium |
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20.0 mg |
| Phosphorous |
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9.0 mg |
| Iron |
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1.2 g |
| Carotene |
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18.0 µg |
| Thiamine |
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200.0 µg |
| Riboflavin |
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120.0 µg |
| Vit. C |
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39.0 mg |
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Papaya