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INTERNATIONAL PINEAPPLE DAY

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June 14, 2023 10:22 pm CDT

INTERNATIONAL PINEAPPLE DAY

June 27 is International Pineapple Day on the National Day Calendar and we want everyone to find a way to enjoy this refreshingly, sweet fruit. This tropical fruit is also a summertime favorite worth an international celebration worth sharing with everyone.

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International Pineapple Day celebrates the pineapple as one of the most delicious fruits on the planet. People around the world use pineapple as additional flavor to dishes and desserts every day. Though the fruit is often associated with Hawaii, the fruit is actually native to South America. In fact, pineapple was first documented in 1463 by Christopher Columbus on the island of Guadeloupe. However, Hawaii is the biggest producer of pineapples, which is why we think of them when thinking of pineapple. Other countries that grow pineapple are Mexico, Thailand, Costa Rica, Honduras, and even China.

Pineapple grows low to the ground and is unique in appearance. It's one of the few fruit plants that grows almost identical looking to the tree it comes from. For example pineapple leaves are the same shape as the leaves from the tree and the base of the plant looks very similar to the stem of the tree. Interestingly, it takes about 2 years for a pineapple tree to produce pineapple.

If you have never tried a pineapple, International Pineapple Day is the perfect time to do it. This vibrant tropical fruit has a taste that is just as distinct as the beautiful yellow color. Pineapple is both sweet and tart, though the section near the bottom of a pineapple is sweeter and more tender.

Are pineapples good for you? Absolutely. Each pineapple is full of nutrients and antioxidants that help protect you from disease and inflammatory problems. In addition, eating pineapples improves digestion, boosts the immune system, and helps you recover from surgical procedures.

5 Health Benefits of Pineapple

  1. Pineapples are low in calories and provide amazing nutrients, such as vitamin C, magnesium, iron, and protein.

  2. As a rich in nutrients fruit, pineapples are loaded with antioxidants to help fight inflammation, diabetes, and heart disease.

  3. Because pineapples contain a digestive enzyme called bromelain, they are known to ease digestion.

  4. Studies show pineapples may help reduce certain kinds of cancers by stimulating the immune system to produce white blood cells.

  5. Eating pineapple helps boost the immune system, lowering both viral and bacterial infections.

A Common Pineapple Myth

Does a loose leaf on a pineapple mean it's ripe? NO. A pineapple stops ripening after it is picked. The best way to decide if a pineapple is ripe is to smell it. If the pineapple smells sweet, it's ripe.

5 Fun Facts On International Pineapple Day

  1. A pineapple tree can regenerate, meaning it will regrow if it is prepped properly after the first picking.

  2. Hawaii produces over 1/3 of all pineapples in the world, making them the largest producer.

  3. Pineapples grow in clusters of hundreds of fruitlets from one stalk location.

  4. A pineapple can ripen faster if it is upside down.

  5. Pineapples are really berries because of their growing patterns.

6 WAYS TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL PINEAPPLE DAY

Summertime presents unique opportunities to experiment and be creative with pineapples. There are a lot of ways to celebrate International Pineapple Day. Whether you decide to enjoy an adult beverage using pineapples or decide to add pineapple to your dinner menu, we know it will be a delicious addition. Here are a few ideas:

  1. Buy a pineapple, dice it up, and enjoy it as a snack.

  2. Try the Quick Pineapple Upside Down Cake in our Recipe section.

  3. Try grilled pineapple.

  4. Research the pineapple history that dates back to 1463.

  5. Share your favorite pineapple recipe with us and we will add it to our Recipe section.

  6. Share your love for pineapple on social media by sharing your photos with us tagging #InternationalPineappleDay.

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/quick-pineapple-upside-down-cake/

QUICK HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL PINEAPPLE DAY

Our research indicates the founder of International Pineapple Day belongs to two guys named Andrew and James at a company called Shortwave. What started as love for pineapple and a slight joke in the morning work hours in 2011, the day has become an international phenomena. The day was originally called International Bring Your Pineapple to Work Day. However, with the help of Google the day started trending under International Pineapple Day. Thank you Andrew and James for International Pineapple Day!