Indian Pineapple · India

- Pineapple is a commercial pineapple fruit crop of India. This is an exquisite multiple fruit in existence, with cylindrical and oblong shape tapering at top resembles a pinecone having myriad health giving properties. - Vazhakulam pineapple locally known as ‘Kannara’ comes under the species Ananascomosus. The average fruit weight is 1300-1600 gms. The fruit is having a pleasant aroma, have a slightly conical shape, fruit ‘eyes’ deeply placed, fruit flesh is crisp and golden yellow in color, juice is sweet with 14-160 brix and its acidity is 0.50 – 0.70%. It is a good source of carotene, vitamins minerals and energy - Vazhakulam Pineapple got Geographical Indication registration in 2009