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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Pineapple

Also known as: ananas

Bromelain-rich digestive; ripe sweet pineapple aids protein digestion.

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Pineapple — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Pineapple — Rasa: Sweet, Sour · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sour · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Sour
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sour
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Sharp, Liquid
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Bromelain-rich digestive; ripe sweet pineapple aids protein digestion.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Only fully ripe fruit; salt lightly to buffer acidity. Avoid combining with dairy.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical (New World); modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • ripe, alone at midday
  • with black salt and pepper (traditional)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: pregnancy (unripe fruit, traditional caution)
  • Contraindication: acidity, mouth ulcers
  • Contraindication: empty stomach (sour varieties)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk or dairy (classical-style sour-fruit caution)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Pineapple

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chunks (165g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Pineapple

Warm Pineapple Coconut BakeDessert · 50 min

Warm Pineapple Coconut Bake

Warm Pineapple Coconut Bake is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and ...

Pineapple Dairy Rice PuddingDessert · 38 min

Pineapple Dairy Rice Pudding

This rice pudding is flagged because sour pineapple is combined with cow milk. Vata: serve warm and well cooked. Pitta: ...

Pineapple Coconut Water SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Pineapple Coconut Water Smoothie

Pineapple Coconut Water Smoothie is a freshly blended drink served without ice. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and...

Pineapple Yogurt SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Pineapple Yogurt Smoothie

This pineapple-yogurt smoothie is flagged for combining sour fruit with dairy. Vata: serve at room temperature. Pitta: r...

Warm Pineapple Mint SalsaSnack · 25 min

Warm Pineapple Mint Salsa

Warm Pineapple Mint Salsa is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, ...

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