Pineapple

Basic Needs Mascot

Created by Jocelynne Montehermoso

Origin: Amazon Rainforest

Common Color: green with red, yellow, orange, or ivory

Season: year-round, peak from March through June

Storage: room temperature or refrigerated; once peeled, must be stored in the refrigerator with air-tight containers, and can keep for 3-5 days

Nutrition: vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B1, bromelain

Resource: foodprint.org/real-food/pineapples/