With its spiky, rough skin and crown of green leaves and golden yellow flesh, the pineapple stands out as a tropical fruit that captivates both the eye and palate.
Scientifically known as Ananas comosus, the fruit is called ananas in many languages, including French, German and Italian, and pina in Spain and several Latin American countries such as Mexico, Peru and Colombia.
Native to South America, it was cultivated by indigenous peoples with the Tupi-Guarani Indians calling it nanas, which means "excellent fruit".
The pineapple made its way to Europe after Christopher Columbus disc
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