Piñuela

Bromelia karatas, B. pinguin

fruit

Clustered fruits, cousins of the pineapple, tangy and fragrant, cooked into drinks or jam.

Origin

Central America and the Caribbean

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Always cooked: raw, they irritate the mouth and lips.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is planted as hedges: its spiny leaves stop cattle.