MD2 pineapples are one of the world's sweetest varieties and naturally contain around four times the amount of vitamin C when compared to the other cultivars. Easily identified by its bright gold skin, MD2 pineapples are also prized for their uniformity and consistency of size.
Pineapples contains the highest levels of Vitamin C and thus used to make a wide variety of drinks world over.
About Cayenne
The Portuguese introduced pineapples to Kenya. It is scientifically known as Ananas comosus from the Bromeliaceae family. Nzuri fruits export fresh and healthy pineapples from Kenya. The fruits are sourced from smallholders and large scale farmersâ??.The large-scale production is mainly done in Central Kenya, and the small-scale farmers are in Central, Coast, and Western regions. Cayenne is grown commercially both for fresh market and canning in Kenya.
Where is Cayenne Pineapple grown in Kenya?
Pineapples in Kenya are grown in Kisii, Thika, and Malindi, where they rise from the sea level up to 2000m, and the maximum is 1800m to prevent the fruit from turning acidic and sour. Pineapples grow well in drained sand loams, non-compacted loams, and clay loams soil with no heavy rocks and clay. Pineapples need a mixture of loamy and sandy soils that has looseness of approximately 60 centimeters deep. The pineapples are available throughout the year. Pineapples grow under the warm condition of 20 Celsius but can survive up to 45 Celsius. It is sensitive to cold weather but can survive in cool weather.
Health benefits
Pineapple fruits can be eaten fresh, processed into juice, dried and glace fruits, salads, puddings, sauces, and cooked in cakes and pies. In Kenya, dried pineapples are a popular snack, and the fruits are canned as spirals and slices. The fruit is rich in bromelain, that help treat sports injuries.
The by-products of pineapple canning can be used as cattle feed or vinegar, or pineapple wine production.
The fruit lowers osteoarthritic pain associated with joint, arthritis, and chronic inflammation. It contains a chemical that obstructs the tumor cells growth and slows down blood clotting. The anti-inflammatory properties in the pineapples help lower swelling and bruising, whereas the scavenger enzyme helps in eliminating the damaged cells.
The Cayenne pineapples have bromelain that cat as anti-cancer properties and suppresses cancer cells growth. Pineapples have a high content of antioxidants such as flavonoids, vitamin A, beta carotene, and manganese.
Pineapples are a good source of vitamin B that helps the body process the food one consumes. Pineapples offer Vitamin C, making them a rich source of ascorbic acid that helps improve the immune system by stimulating blood cell activity and lowering illnesses such as flu. And for forming red blood cells.
Pineapples are a weight loss booster and help in fat burning through the enzymes in the fruit. It is also a post-workout recovery that can be consumed in a smoothie and help gain the training regimen by assisting in quick muscle recovery.
Our pineapple varieties include Cayenne pineapples, available throughout the year in sizes 6, 7, 8, and 10
Main varieties are
1. Apple mango - packed in 4 kg boxes and is air lifted only
2. Keitt,a and kent - Packed in 4 kg boxes and are both air and sea trnsit
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Type of packaging: Sleeve(60 grammes)
Master Carton Size- 37.5x37.5x54 cm
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No. of Master Cartons per Pallet (115x75x224 cm)- 24
Type of packaging: Sleeve(60 grammes)
Master Carton Size- 37.5x37.5x54 cm
No. of Stems/ bouquets Per Master Carton- 30
No. of Master Cartons per Pallet (115x75x224 cm)- 24
Type of packaging: Sleeve(60 grammes)
Master Carton Size- 37.5x37.5x54 cm
No. of Stems/ bouquets Per Master Carton- 36
No. of Master Cartons per Pallet (115x75x224 cm)- 24
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