Pineapple
Quick Facts
Fruit Type: Multiple fruit
Scientific Name: Ananas comosus
Seasonality: March to July
Nutrients: Bromelain, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium
Flavor: Sweet or sweet-tart
Complementary Flavors: Coconut, cinnamon, banana, mint, mango, orange, macadamia, vanilla
Quick Cooking Tip: Grill pineapple slices to caramelize their natural sugars and enhance their flavor. Brush the slices with a bit of coconut oil and grill them for 2-3 minutes per side.
Cost: $*
*from least expensive ($) to most expensive ($$$$)
Pineapple Benefits & Culinary Tips
Dive deeper into the nutritional benefits of this unique fruit, plus find tips on how to select and grow your own pineapple!
Pineapple Recipes
What About Pink Pineapple?
Del Monte has genetically modified pineapples to maintain their pink coloring from their immature stage. The result is a sweeter—albeit more expensive—fruit. Feel free to try it if you’re curious, however, The Paleo Diet® encourages buying non-GMO produce when possible.
Read More About GMO Foods
Health Benefits
Sustainability Tip
Leftover pineapple core? This part of the fruit is tough to eat raw, but full of beneficial fiber. Instead of throwing it out, try blending it into a smoothie!
PINEAPPLE POWER SMOOTHIE
Party Planning Tip
Utilize the whole pineapple the next time you host a summer party! The whole fruit can be hollowed out to use as a serving bowl for sliced fruit or a fruit salad. Fresh leaves from the crown or sliced wedges with the rind still on make great garnishes for tropical mocktails (like the one below!).
Sober Curious Lifestyle
Mint and pineapple are a powerhouse pair with a bevy of antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients between them. They also taste great in this alcohol-free version of a classic mojito. Throw this drink together the next time you feel like enjoying a craft mocktail without the booze.
SPARKLING PINEAPPLE NOJITO
