Succulent, Sour and Sweet: The History of Pineapple

Pineapple is one of the most delicious fruits. The sour and sweet taste of pineapple is tasted all over the world. The history of pineapple is very interesting. Modern research says that pineapple was first grown in South America. When explorer Christopher Columbus discovered it in Brazil in 1493, pineapple was a popular fruit, and local tribes cultivated it in large numbers.

Pineapple is easy to grow in tropical climates. It is said that Columbus first brought this fruit to Spain and presented it in the royal court. During that time pineapple became a regular breakfast fruit of royal families. pineapple has arrived India Around 1550 through Portuguese traders.

By the end of the 16th century, cultivation of this fruit had spread to most tropical regions of the world, including some islands in the South Pacific. Major producers of pineapples today include the countries of Costa Rica, Brazil, China, India and Thailand. In the 17th century, pineapple was considered a luxury fruit in some countries. Later its cultivation improved and its yield continued to increase with time.

Interestingly, many questions have been raised on Western theory regarding the origin of the pineapple. It is said that before pineapple was grown in Brazil, the fruit was being grown and eaten in India. Indian author KC Srivastava writes in his book ‘Ancient India: History and Culture’ that pineapple was grown and eaten during the Maurya period (322 to 185 BCE) and the Gupta Empire (320 to 550 CE). According to Srivastava, Mongolian migrants brought pineapple to India by sea. Whatever the origin of pineapple, everyone agrees that this fruit, rich in vitamin C, is very enjoyable to eat.

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