Dried Pineapple

The pineapple has exceptional juiciness and balances the sweet and tart. They are second only to banana's as North America's favorite tropical fruit. Pineapples are a composite of many flowers whose fruitlets have fused around a central core. Pineapples originated in South America, and their cultivation has spread around the world. They can be cut and diced in various ways, and are particularly good on their own, as a bold and original taste. They can be successfully integrated into various dishes; examples being fruit salad, a salsa or a relish. Pineapple can be used for its digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits. It also provides antioxidant protection and immune support. Pineapple does not have know allergic qualities, but it is acidic enough that one should be careful not to eat too much at a sitting. Otherwise one can get stomach upset.