Where does the pineapple originate? What is the difference between pineapple and fengli?

When people mention pineapple, surely many are familiar with it. Once summer arrives, it hits the market in large quantities and is very popular in the market. So where does the pineapple originate? What is the difference between pineapple and fengli?

1. Introduction to pineapple:

1. Is pineapple a hot-natured or cool-natured fruit?

Pineapple is a neutral-natured fruit. Because pineapple is neutral in nature and sweet in taste, it is a food with a mild nature and taste, and most people can eat it without producing too much cold or cooling qi. However, it must be eaten in moderation; about 100-150g per day is enough, to avoid weight gain caused by the accumulation of sugar in pineapple. In addition, people with an allergic constitution should not eat it, to avoid physical discomfort.

2. Is pineapple a stimulating food?

Pineapple is a stimulating food. In terms of foods that can cause skin allergies, it should belong to the category of stimulating foods. Because it contains relatively high levels of serotonin, eating it without processing it first can easily cause skin allergies. As long as it is first soaked in salt water, this can be avoided.

2. Where does the pineapple originate?

Pineapple is native to the tropical regions of the Americas. At present, about 61 countries and regions around the world cultivate pineapple, among which Thailand, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines and Malaysia cultivate relatively more. China is also one of the top ten major pineapple-producing countries, mainly concentrated in Taiwan, China, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hainan and other regions, with a small amount also cultivated in Yunnan and southern Guizhou.

3. What is the difference between pineapple and fengli?

Difference 1: The leaves are different

The leaves of the pineapple have obvious serrated edges; while the leaves of fengli are relatively smooth.

Difference 2: The skin color is different

The skin of a ripe pineapple is light yellow/dark yellow; while the skin of ripe fengli is light green.

Difference 3: Whether there are spines in the flesh

After peeling a pineapple, the spine roots in the flesh must also be removed; while fengli can be eaten immediately after peeling (no spines).

Difference 4: The flesh is different

The “bromelain” contained in pineapple is an allergenic substance. After cutting, pineapple must be soaked in salt water to remove the sourness and astringency and prevent “pineapple disease”, while fengli can be eaten directly.

Difference 5: The nutrient elements they are rich in are different

Pineapple contains a large amount of fructose, glucose, vitamins B and C, phosphorus, citric acid and protease and other substances, with vitamin B content being relatively high; fengli contains organic acids, protein, riboflavin, carotene and other substances, as well as trace elements needed by the human body such as iron, magnesium and potassium, with vitamin C content being relatively high.

Difference 6: Yield and price

Because pineapple and fengli are themselves 2 different fruits, there is also a difference in yield between them, and the yield of fengli is clearly lower than that of pineapple, so the price of fengli on the market is higher.

Overall, pineapple is abundantly produced in the tropical regions of the Americas and is widely planted in Taiwan, China, Fujian, Hainan and other places in China. Although it looks similar to fengli, the two differ to some extent in skin, flesh, price, taste and other aspects, so pay attention when purchasing.