How to Grow a Pineapple

To grow a pineapple plant you'll need one ripe fruit. Twist and pull the leafy part of the fruit gently. Clean the leaves carefully from leftover fruit and remove a few of the lower ones to partially reveal the stem. Then turn the sucker upside down and let it dry for one week.

After this, put the sucker into a glass filled with water so that the stem is submerged but the leaves remain dry. Give the plant plenty of warmth and light while it soaks and develops roots. Change water every few days.
Once the roots develop, plant your pineapple in a 12'' x12'' pot and keep it warm and well-watered.


Dried Pineapple Rings: Calories and Nutrition

The pineapple plant produces a highly nutritious fruit. Dehydrating it reduces the nutritious value of the treat. However, it retains a large dose of some elements because fresh fruit contains extremely large amounts of them.

Organic dried pineapple makes a wonderful snack for the times when you need quick energy because it contains a lot of sugar. Removing water from the fruit increases the amount of it per serving because the mass of the product is reduced at least by a half. One ounce of dried pineapple slices, chunks, or rings contains about 69 calories and 64 of them come from 'quick' carbs. Another benefit of the high sugar content in dried fruit is that it prevents spoilage. Therefore, as long as you prevent moisture to getting into the container with dried pineapple, it can keep for years.

Unlike fresh fruit, dried pineapple doesn't contain vitamin A, but 3 ounces of it will give you 50% of the recommended daily amount (RDA) of vitamin C. This dried fruit is also an excellent source of manganese. Two dried pineapple slices will provide you with about 75% of manganese RDA.


Is Organic Dried Pineapple Good for You

Because of dried pineapple nutrient content this fruit is very good for you. It's even better that the product contains less than a gram (0.17 g) of fat in one serving.

One ounce of dried pineapple (unsweetened) contains about 0.77 g of proteins. Bodybuilders and other people concerned with their protein intake might consider using this delicious fruit as a natural sweetener for smoothies and energy bars.

Dried pineapple (unsweetened) can be used to create many amazingly delicious dishes. The fruit is so tasty, you can enjoy it as is. It'll make a good energizing snack if you are in a hurry and need to 'refuel' fast.

You can include dried pineapple rings, chunks, and slices to a variety of salads. Their pleasantly sweet flavor will go well with any fruits and you can even make some sweet+sour salads mixing veggies, dried pineapple chunks, and a balsamic vinegar dressing. If you eat meat, combining dried pineapple slices with ham or chicken would create a fantastic burst of flavor.

Food To Live Organic Dried Pineapple is perfect for baking or making raw cakes and energy bites. Use it with nuts and other dried fruits or make an incredible pineapple cake. It'll be a true gem of any special dinner.
Dried pineapple sauce is rich in flavor and can complement a variety of both meat and vegan dishes, so be sure to learn how to make it. There are a great number of recipes for it, so experiment or develop your own.

Adding some dried fruit chunks when making pineapple jam will enhance the texture and make the final product more delicious. You can also add them to pineapple jello.

You should also try making dried pineapple fried rice. It'll be a simple dinner to impress your family and guests. It tastes rather exotic, especially when combined with rich Indian spice mixes.


Energy Bites: A Dried Pineapple Recipe

Ingredients:

• ½ cup dried pineapple
• 2 carrots (shredded)
• 2 cups pecans
• ½ cup dried coconut (shredded)
• 10 medjool dates (pitted)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

1. Put all ingredients in a blender and process them until you get relatively smooth, sticky mass. The mixture might be a bit dry, especially if you don't reconstitute pineapple beforehand. In this case, add a little bit of water directly to the mix. This would make processing easier.
2. Transfer your 'batter' onto a baking pan (8x8 will do best) and press it into the pan with your hands. Wet your palms with warm water to avoid the mixture sticking to them.
3. Refrigerate your carrot + pineapple cake for no less than an hour before cutting it into small pieces to make your energy bites.

Store the bites in the fridge. If you keep them in an airtight container, they can last for a week. If you want to make this dish into an attractive dessert to serve your guests, serve it as a raw pie with a topping made of coconut cream and maple syrup whipped together.

Bulk Dried Pineapple Storage Guide

Food To Live bulk Dried Pineapple can be stored for many months. To achieve maximum lifespan, you should keep it in the fridge. This requirement is the same for all dried fruits. You can also keep your dried pineapple in the freezer. This will allow you to store them indefinitely.

No matter whether you decide to keep your organic dried pineapple in the fridge or pantry, you have to ensure it stays dry. This means storing it in an airtight container.

Keep dried pineapple rings/slices/chunks away from heat and direct sunlight. Both will make the nutrients in the fruit break down faster.

If your Organic Dried Pineapple remains cool and dry, it shouldn't go bad for over 12 months.