Calories: 46.5 kcal
Proteins: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
Despite the fact that pineapple is overseas and exotic fruit, it can be purchased in almost every store in our country, although they are not always the freshest. But the best alternative would be pineapple juice. Very often, this juice is used in the preparation of cocktails, even alcoholic ones.
If the quality of the juice is very important, then it is quite possible to prepare it at home.
Benefit
This juice can be used during diets, since its calorie content is not very high, and besides, it reduces appetite. And in general, pineapple juice strengthens the immune system and improves overall health, preventing the occurrence and development of infections. Doctors recommend this drink to pregnant women so that toxicosis does not go away so clearly for them and to reduce its symptoms.
Harm
Such juice can be harmful only in large quantities, because it can cause allergies.
The usefulness of any product is determined by the content in its composition essential vitamins, macro- and microelements. Product Pineapple juice contains the largest amount of the following substances necessary for our body:
- among vitamins high content stand out Vitamin C, providing 22.2% of the daily value per 100 g of product, Vitamin B1 (thiamine)- 6.7% and Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) - 5%;
- among macroelements stand out Potassium, Magnesium And Sodium(100 g of product contains 12.8%, 2.8% and 1.8% of the daily requirement of these elements, respectively);
- has the best indicator among microelements Iron, the content of which is in 100 grams of product Pineapple juice provides 1.7% of the daily value.
Below are tables with detailed composition of the product. In tables, in addition to nutritional value, provides data on the content and daily requirements of substances such as vitamins, macro- and microelements. The graphs of micro- and macroelements show data on the percentage of these elements relative to the recommended daily allowance.
The calorie chart shows the percentage contribution of proteins, fats and carbohydrates to the calorie content of a protein product. Each gram of protein provides 4 kcal, carbohydrates - 4 kcal, fat - 9 kcal. This data is very important to know when maintaining certain diets that involve one or another percentage carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the diet.
Pineapple juice– this is one of the most aromatic and fortified juices. Real pineapple juice contains almost all the vitamins and minerals known to us. This drink has a slightly tart taste and has an anti-stress effect. It has long been believed that pineapple juice is a rejuvenating agent. Indeed, a pineapple drink makes us younger, as it has decongestant properties.
Pineapple, as well as pineapple juice, contains a significant amount of an enzyme called bromelain. This enzyme is in other words called a natural fat burner. In addition to all this, this drink contains a minimal amount of calories. Based on the above, we can conclude that pineapple juice is an excellent means for losing weight and it is more than worthy of being included in the menu of people who want to lose weight quickly.
Pineapple juice and pineapples themselves have a huge number of useful qualities, for example, daily consumption of this drink has a positive effect on the functioning of the pancreas and very well activates the intestinal tract. Pineapple juice is recommended to be consumed to prevent colds. Pineapple juice is an excellent remedy for memory loss, taking 100 - 300 ml. juice a day, you will even remember things you never knew.
Calories in pineapple juice
The calorie content of pineapple juice is 48 kilocalories. For this reason (the low calorie content of pineapple juice), this drink can be consumed without fear of excess weight and empty calories.
Pineapple juice is great for mixing with other juices, both fruit and vegetable. This drink is often used in the preparation of various cocktails; it is also suitable for jelly and jellies.
Pineapple juice obtained by squeezing the pulp of the fruit. The liquid is pale yellow in color and may have a small amount of pulp (see photo). The main suppliers of raw materials for juice are Thailand, Indonesia and South Africa. Pineapple juice can be either reconstituted or natural. In the first option, the drink is obtained by diluting the concentrate with purified water, and in the second case, the juice is extracted from the fruit, and then it is heated to increase shelf life.
How to choose and store correctly?
It is important to choose high-quality pineapple juice from the presented assortment; for this you need to know a few secrets:
Opened juice should be consumed within 2 days.
Beneficial features
The presence of beneficial properties in pineapple juice is due to the presence of such rare substance, How bromelain. This enzyme has a positive effect on work digestive system and is necessary for the breakdown of proteins and fats. Therefore, the drink is used by a large number of women for weight loss. It is recommended to end any meal with a glass of juice to facilitate the digestion of food. The miracle substance bromelain has a positive effect on intestinal function, helping to get rid of spasms and pathogens.
Pineapple juice improves memory, so before important events, for example, before exams, you should drink the drink regularly. When consumed daily, it also reduces the risk of developing blood clots and swelling. To prevent atherosclerosis, stroke and other problems with the heart and blood vessels, it is recommended to drink 1 tbsp. fresh juice daily. It was experimentally found that drinking the drink reduces the risk of cancer.
Due to the presence of ascorbic acid, pineapple juice acts like aspirin and can be used to treat colds and also strengthens the immune system.
Many people call pineapple juice “liquid Viagra” because it increases potency, and therefore this drink is recommended for men with a corresponding problem.
Benefits of pineapple juice and treatment
The benefits of pineapple juice have been proven in numerous recipes. traditional medicine, it widely uses pineapple juice to treat various ailments. For example, compresses prepared on their basis will help with injuries, arthritis and sprains.
And the drink (its traditional use) will help with seasickness: when motion sickness occurs, it will relieve attacks of nausea.
Pineapple juice has an antiseptic effect, so it can be used for colds and sinusitis. In addition, the drink has the ability to restore bone tissue, so it should be used for fractures and various problems with bone tissue.
Use in cosmetology
You can use pineapple juice in cosmetology, but you should just keep in mind that you should not keep the products on the skin for more than 15 minutes, and if you are prone to irritation, then it is better to avoid such cosmetics altogether. A mask with pineapple juice improves skin elasticity, smoothes it and refreshes it. During the procedure, a tingling sensation is felt, as acids act to cleanse cells and remove toxins from the skin.
Use in cooking
Pineapple juice is not only drunk as a tasty and refreshing drink, but it is also added to various cocktails, etc. It is included in recipes for jellies, mousses, ice cream, marmalade, sauces and gravies. It is used to prepare creams and various confectionery products.
Homemade freshly squeezed pineapple juice
To make the drink, you should take ripe fruit without any damage. It needs to be peeled and the pulp cut into small pieces, which should then be sent to the juicer. It is almost impossible to extract juice from pineapple on your own, without the help of technology.
Freshly prepared fresh juice is considered the healthiest drink, since after just 10 minutes it loses a large amount of nutrients. You need to drink it in small portions throughout the day, and the total volume of juice consumed per day should not exceed 0.5 liters. You need to drink it 30 minutes before meals, and then 30 minutes after it.
Pineapple juice goes well with other fruit and vegetable juices. It can also be served with herbs, nuts, dairy products, cheeses, etc. You should not combine the drink with protein and starch-containing foods, legumes and cereals.
Harm of pineapple juice and contraindications
Pineapple juice can be harmful due to its high acid content. Drinking this drink can damage your enamel, so either drink it from a straw or rinse your mouth after drinking this drink. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women to drink the juice. You should refuse juice if you have an individual intolerance to the product. There are contraindications to drinking the drink for people who suffer from stomach problems, for example, ulcers, gastritis, salmonellosis.
You should not drink pineapple juice if you have thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. You should not drink it in large quantities especially if there are problems with acidity.
It has long migrated from rare exotic shops to the shelves of ordinary supermarkets. But this does not mean that its value has fallen, on the contrary - now the properties of the fruit are available to the maximum number of people. Reviews from nutritionists and scientists give a clear opinion about the fruit - pineapple and its derivatives should be eaten as often as possible. What do you need to know about the fruit itself and freshly squeezed juice, can it be consumed by all categories of the population and what are the nutritional benefits/harms of the product?
General characteristics of the product
Pineapple is a genus of herbaceous plants from the Bromeliad family, which originate from tropical America. There are many species of the plant, but only the Crested Pineapple has become a valuable fruit crop. Today it is widely cultivated in all tropical countries and exported to almost every corner of the world. Brief historical background: the first mention of the fruit dates back to 1553 in the book “Chronicle of Peru” by Cies de Leon. But the history of pineapple began much earlier earlier than first fixed source.
Biological description
This tropical perennial herbaceous plant reaches 60 centimeters in length. A rosette of long, narrow, rough leaves is formed at the top. Each leaf is dotted with dense teeth along the edge and hides juicy pulp inside. Flowers are formed at the top of the flower column. They develop in a spiral and form a dense inflorescence - a spadix. Each flower gradually grows together, leaving only the tops of the leaves free. In the phase when pineapple is consumed as a food product, it reaches 2 kilograms in weight and becomes like a large cone cone. The fruit is protected by a dense golden-colored crust and dotted with short leaves at the top. The infructescence consists of a juicy, but rough axis, and fused fruits. The top of each fruit consists of the rough part of the flower that covers the leaf - this is how the crust is formed on a pineapple. Seeds cultivated plant does not form. Unripe fruit fruits are characterized by a pungent taste that burns the lips, irritates the gastrointestinal tract and has a laxative effect. As they ripen, these properties change, and the fruit becomes tasty, juicy and sweet.
Features of cultivation
The fruits are grown in many tropical countries. Cultivated varieties are distinguished by a mild aroma, a sweet and sour taste palette, the absence of seeds and a weight of 2 to 16 kilograms. The flesh is yellowish or White color. It contains more than 80% liquid, 4% invert sugar, 7% sucrose.
The birthplace of pineapple, which is cultivated for Food Industry, is considered Brazil. It was from there that the culture spread throughout the world. The popularity of pineapple is also closely related to Magellan's voyage. In 1519, one of the participants in the voyage called the fruit the most delicious fruit that exists on earth. Immediately after the discovery of America, the Portuguese transferred the pineapple culture growing there to Africa and India. The first journey of a fetus to Europe became possible only in 1650. Already in the mid-19th century, pineapples began to be delivered by steamship directly from tropical plantations. World leaders in growing tropical fruits: Costa Rica, Thailand, Philippines, Hawaiian Islands. In order to start the flowering process, a specific substance, acetylene, is used. It is obtained by mixing calcium carbide and ordinary. A minimal amount of the mixture is poured into the axils of the upper leaves of the pineapple. It stimulates flowering and rapid ripening of the fruit. Without the use of acetylene, year-round cultivation of tropical fruits would be impossible.
How is pineapple juice extracted?
The extraction of pineapple juice is put into industrial production, but anyone can prepare a natural drink on their own. Important: below we will describe the process of producing concentrated pineapple juice, not store-bought pineapple juice in a cardboard bag or bottle. Their composition, recipe and beneficial features differ significantly. Industrial enterprises they buy concentrated juice (or make it themselves) and prepare a drink based on it. What the content of water//chemical components/calories will be depends on the manufacturer’s policy. First, the fruit harvest is washed in huge vats of water. After this, they dry it on a conveyor belt, check the quality of each individual fruit and cut off the top inflorescences. Once all the pineapples have been checked, they are sent to a specially designed machine. She separates the pulp from the rough part of the plant and cuts it into small strips. The fruit crust is disposed of, and strips of pulp are sent under the press. There the juice is squeezed out of them, and the cake is thrown away or given to livestock feed. This whole mechanism can be repeated at home with one or more pineapples. You will need a sharp knife, cutting board and gauze to squeeze out the juice. Want to speed up the process? Simply puree the peeled pieces of pulp in a powerful blender.
Chemical composition of the product
Features of the chemical composition
The pulp of the fruit consists of more than 80% water. The product contains a lot of simple sugars (mainly sucrose), (mainly vitamins and minerals. In addition to the standard set, the composition includes bromelain. This is a complex of highly active proteolytic. They destroy protein structures and help the human body absorb them more easily. Important: overuse of fruit can cause damage to the oral mucosa. As soon as you feel a burning sensation and discomfort in oral cavity– stop eating pineapple.
Useful properties of the drink
Activation of collagen synthesis and saturation of the body with ascorbic acid
Collagen is the protein fiber on which the human body is built. The quality and structure of the skin, muscles, joints, teeth, hair, tendons, ligaments, cornea, blood vessels and internal organs depend on the abundance of the substance. The specifics of collagen's work can be compared to glue - it glues tissue cells, gives them shape/volume and further strengthens them. Collagen also protects the liver, improves sleep and stimulates blood circulation. Ready-made collagen is always of animal origin. To speed up the synthesis of the substance, you need to eat/drink specific food product containing an abundance of minerals/vitamins. They stimulate the body's natural protein synthesis and, accordingly, increase collagen volumes. The list of these products also includes pineapple, since it contains a lot of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Important: the daily dosage of vitamin C is 2 grams.
Starting the process of natural weight loss
Pineapple pulp and juice are recommended to be included in the diet of overweight people. How is it useful for weight loss? Firstly, the fruit contains only 53 kcal/100 grams. Secondly, the product contains potassium salts. They help remove excess fluid from the body, which provokes sudden weight changes, swelling and other unpleasant symptoms. Thirdly, juice accelerates metabolic processes in the gastrointestinal tract, additionally irritates the mucous membranes, stimulates salivation and the desire to eat. If your child suddenly loses his appetite, give him some pineapple juice before the main meal. The product also affects lipid metabolism and stimulates the rapid breakdown of fats. Pineapple juice can also cope with digestive disorders. It enhances enzymatic activity, helps food be absorbed faster and better by the human body. Also, a glass of juice can prevent nausea/vomiting during air travel or long journeys by water.
Impact on the acid-base balance of the body
Acid-base balance is a measure of acid and alkali content that affects the performance of the human body. A characteristic of balance is pH - the strength of hydrogen. The normal pH level of blood and other fluids in our body ranges from 7.35 to 7.45. Despite the abundance of acid, pineapple is considered an alkalizing food. It blocks the effects of acidic microflora and restores harmonious balance. German Nobel biochemist Otto Warburg argued that all diseases and infections originate only in an acidic body; they simply could not survive in an alkaline one. Indeed, to maintain health, a person’s diet should consist of 60% alkaline products and 40% acid-forming.
Use during pregnancy
The medicinal properties of the fruit are not suitable for everyone, but can pregnant and nursing mothers drink pineapple juice? Pineapple is a powerful allergen. To avoid causing allergies in yourself or your baby, limit your consumption of fruit. How many grams of pineapple is acceptable to eat? Doctors recommend consuming no more than 50 grams per meal. During pregnancy, it is better for a woman to avoid pineapple juice in the first and last trimesters. In the first - to avoid the development of allergies, in the third - in order not to provoke premature birth and reduction in uterine tone. Regulate your diet when breastfeeding you need to do it yourself, based on the individual reaction of the mother and baby. If, after drinking pineapple juice, your child’s mood suddenly deteriorates (due to pain), spots or rashes appear on the skin, stop drinking the exotic drink. To clearly track the allergen, introduce one new product at a time over several days, so that the only correct version of the irritant remains.
Impact of the product on male reproductive function
Pineapple juice improves men's reproductive health, strengthens libido and potency. Active vitamins and minerals have a stimulating effect on all age categories of men. Pineapple improves the composition of sperm, affects the functionality of the endocrine glands and simply helps a guy relax (due to the beneficial effects of nutrients on the nervous system).
Minimal risk of pesticides
Pesticides are chemical/biological substances that kill weeds and harmful insects. They are also used to stimulate the growth and fruiting of plants. Pesticides do not have an immediate pathological effect on the human body, but their accumulation can cause serious harm to health. Degree side effects starts with dull hair color and ends with genetic mutations or cancer. Interesting: the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study involving 5,000 subjects. 96% of them had pesticides in their blood and urine. Pineapple is in 3rd place in the top cleanest foods. In front of him is only and. It is absolutely safe to buy non-organic fruits and vegetables with hard skins (like pineapple, or). It is the peel that protects the fruit from exposure to pesticides and guarantees safety.
Use of the ingredient in cooking
Fruit juice can be used as an independent aperitif dish or as an addition to a meal or a specific recipe. Pineapple juice can be added to almost any dish. The concentrated liquid goes well with both meat products (a typical example is Hawaiian pizza) and sweets. The juice is used to prepare jelly, soufflé, ice cream, various pastries or so-called raw cakes. But fruit juice has gained particular popularity in the alcohol industry.
Pineapple and alcohol card
Pineapple juice goes well with alcohol, makes the taste of ethyl alcohol less noticeable and sets off the alcohol favorably. Concentrated or diluted juice is combined with, and others alcoholic drinks. Important: fruit juice softens the pronounced alcoholic tint of alcohol. If desired, it can be replaced with any other drink - it’s just a matter of taste. But there is a certain range of alcohol with a traditional recipe, for the preparation of which it is best not to change the composition and add pineapple juice. The most popular fruit juice cocktail is Pina Colada. This is a good old beach cocktail based on light rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice. Pina Colada is recognized as the official drink of Puerto Rico. It is classified as a long drink. The drink is included in the official cocktails International Association bartenders in the Contemporary classics category.
Cocktail recipe from the International Bartenders Association:
- 30 milliliters light rum;
- 30 milliliters of coconut milk (you can replace and adjust the amount based on the consistency of the drink);
- 90 milliliters of pineapple juice.
All ingredients are mixed with ice and passed through a blender. The finished drink is served in a large hurricane or goblet glass, into which a straw is first inserted and garnished with pineapple and cocktail slices. The preparation process is quite simple, so you can stock up on the necessary ingredients and make Pina Colada in your home bar. Interesting: one of the first recipes for Pina Colada was published in 1950 in the New York Times. The recipe was radically different from the version of the drink known to us. Lime juice was used instead of pineapple juice, and the light rum was replaced with a combination of light and dark. But time and customer reviews have put everything in its place, and the modern version of Pina Colada is recognized as the best. Some establishments replace coconut milk/cream with coconut liqueur. This adds strength and sweetness to the cocktail and makes the preparation process as easy as possible.