What is the relationship between pine and pineapple?
Six hundred years ago, what we now call "pine cones" were called "pineapples," meaning the fruit of the pine tree. When English people were first exposed to edible pineapples, they called them "pineapples" because pineapples reminded them of pine cones. Later, the term "pine cone" came into widespread use for the reproductive body of the pine tree, and the term "pineapple" was no longer used for that purpose, but the association of the word with the tropical fruit remained in use.
Why do pineapples have spines?
Pineapples are prickly because they are prematurely picked before ripened. There are certain animals that will wait for the fruit to ripen before picking it and it is actually soft on the outside. The other reason a pineapple is prickly is because it provides protection for the fruit itself much like a shell does an egg.
Does pineapple juice make girls vaginal fluid nice?
Pineapple sweetens the taste of male ejaculate just as some veggies can make it taste bitter and red meat can make it taste funky.
Bananas are supposed to be the female option there.
(these pseudo-facts are referred to as gold on "Sex with Sue")
Where a woman is in her menstrual cycle and genital cleanliness are probably the most active factors in the taste.
There sweet but at the same time really sour but it also depends where they grow I think because of the climate like in jamaica there really sweet and in california there really sour.
How can you tell when a pineapple is ripe?
When I choose a pineapple I look for one that is yellowish, but the top green parts are green. Then I gently squeeze it, you don't want one too hard or too soft. Most importantly, I smell of it. If it doesn't smell like pineapple it probably won't taste very sweet.
Why does pineapple not work in gelatin?
The proteins in the pineapple called bromelain will break down the strands of protein in gelatin that forms jello. Hence, the effect of a fresh piece of pineapple on gelatin is able to keep the gelatin liquidfied.
Where is pineapple grown in us?
Southeastern Asia dominates the world production of pineapple, not a US state. The highest producing state of pineapple in the United States is Hawaii, though they do not grow 75% of the world's pineapple by any means.
If you mean 75 of the world's types of pineapples, then I would still have to say Hawaii is the answer, as the largest US pineapple plantations still reside there, on Maui and Oahu.
Can you eat pineapple while coumadin?
The anticoagulant effects of coumadin may be decreased if taken with foods rich in vitamin K. Vitamin E may increase warfarin effect. Cranberry juice may increase warfarin effect, but pineapple has no effect on coumadin.
What is the density of pineapple juice?
Impossible question. The density would varie from juice to juice depending on concentration and ingredients. It will always be less than water. Density of water is 1. ONe gram per ml of substance. Or mass over volume. The formula used to measure density uses water as starting point. Density of a liquid can also varie from pressure and temperature. If you take your tomato juice and place it on a balance to determine mass, subtract the mass of container and then devide remainder by the volume of the juice. This can be found in ml of juice (Which would be on side of can) your density will be (....)grams per millileter. It will be very close to one gram per ml because tomato juice is made up of mostly water.
Why does fresh pineapple juice prevent jello from coagulating?
As with most juice, when naturally pressed with no additives, it will not last forever.
If you have bought some Pineapple juice and it seems to last and last, then the chances are that it has got some additives added that kills off fungus (Preservatives).
The temperature where you store the Juice is very important. 2-5 degrees Celsius is good (approx 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit). Colder is better. A fridge does this job pretty well. The colder it is kept, the longer it will last. The more additives as in preservatives, the longer it will last too.
Does SpongeBob really live in a pineapple?
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple because a pineaple is an unuasual house and it makes the cartoon stand out.
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple because one day he was looking for a house to live in closer to Patrick star and he didnt c any house he liked but a pineapple from the surface came down next to squidwards house and he liked it mostly because it was a fruit
Ingredients
Place green cabbage pieces on a large serving platter & arrange in layers the papaya & beans. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, chilies, sugar, soy sauce & lime juice. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad & garnish with the tomatoes, peanuts & cilantro.
How can you use a pineapple as a metapor?
Here is an example of a pineapple metaphor:
Sometimes a new love can be much like a pineapple; all spiky and intimidating on the outside, but sweet and refreshing once you get through the tough exterior.
What is a scientific name of pineapple?
I am assuming you are referring to the scientific name for a pineapple. Which would be Ananas comosus. The pineapple belongs to the Bromeliaceae family of plants. Botany simply differentiates the pineapple plant from its culinary uses.
Can pineapple help you lose weight?
Pineapple: There isn't really anything special in pineapple to cause you to drop weight.. But in retrospect, fruit is substantially good for weight loss, being the cleanest food known to man, full of water, and fiber so you will get full quickly because of the volume, and on very low calories.
What is the recipe for pineapple upside down cake?
* 1/4 cup butter * 1 cup of brown sugar * 3/4 cup chopped pecans * 20-ounce can of pineapple slices, drained, reserving 5 tablespoons juice * 3 eggs, separated * 1 cup sugar * 1 cup of plain flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon salt * maraschino cherries Melt the butter in a 9-inch cast iron pan. Add the brown sugar and pecans; stir well to thoroughly combine, then turn off the heat. Arrange 8 pineapple slices in a single layer over the brown sugar mixture.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Beat the egg yolks and gradually add the sugar. Add the flour mixture to the yolk mixture, and stir in the reserved pineapple juice.
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks then fold this into the cake batter. Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple slices in the iron pan.
Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes; then invert it onto a serving plate. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
How many calories in 2 slices of pineapple?
To learn about the calorie content of other fruits, see the related question further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
How many servings are in a pineapple?
For pineapple, crushed, a 1.25 lb. can = 2½ cups.
That would make a cup of crushed pineapple approximately ½ pound or 227 grams.
The conversion for chunks of pineapple (drained) is that one cup is 181 grams.
How far do pineapples have to travel to reach the UK?
Obviously it depends on where they originated from.
Most pineapples I know of come from Hawaii, so that's a distance of a about (depending on sources) 7,000 miles.
A long way for a pineapple!!!
I love pineapple on pizza! The sweetness interacts with the other flavors in such a unique way. I think it's a real treat!