Dried Pineapple 70 GR | No Sugar Added
What is Dried Pineapple and How is it Produced?
The pineapple originated in South America, where early European explorers named it after its resemblance to a pine cone.Dried fruit is a food that has had almost all of its water content removed by drying methods. During the dryingprocess, the fresh fruit shrinks, leaving an energy-dense dried fruit. Dried fruit is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is also high in phenolic antioxidants, which have many health benefits.
Dried Pineapple is loaded with vitamin C, manganese, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, folate and magnesium and minerals. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion.
What are the benefits of dried pineapple?
Pineapple is a good source of antioxidants, which may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Since most of the antioxidants in pineapple are bound, they may have longer-lasting effects.Scientific studies have shown that pineapple and its compounds can reduce the risk of cancer because they can minimize oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.Pineapples contain bromelain, a group of digestive enzymes that break down proteins. This may aid digestion, especially in those with pancreatic insufficiency.Pineapple has anti-inflammatory properties that can strengthen the immune system.Bromelain in pineapple can reduce inflammation, swelling, bruising, and pain after surgery.Bromelain's anti-inflammatory properties may also aid recovery after strenuous exercise by reducing tissue inflammation.