PINEAPPLE Originally from South America, pineapple is the exotic fruit par excellence. With its mild, tropical climate, Costa Rica is one of its largest international producers. Pineapples are made of water for approximately 87%, and they contain high levels of vitamin C, B6 and E. They are particularly rich in potassium and, in a slightly smaller percentage, magnesium, calcium, phosphor, iodine and sodium. PINEAPPLE Pineapple, an exotic fruit par excellence, is a plant native to South America: among the major producers we find Costa Rica. The tropical climate of this country, in fact, is ideal for growing fruit. The fruit consists of almost 87% water, contains vitamin C, B6 and E. It is particularly rich in potassium and, to a lesser extent, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iodine and sodium.