Pineapple peels can be used to make an infusion, a body scrub and even a vinegar
Especially in summer, pineapple is one of the most popular exotic fruits for its sweet flavor and refreshing properties. There are many benefits contained in its pulp but also in the peel that should never be thrown away. Here are some ideas for reusing pineapple peels, which, remember, it is always worth buying organic and fair trade.
When we open a pineapple often almost automatically, we throw away the peels but this is a serious mistake. In fact, we must try to reuse as much as possible what are considered food waste and, even in the case of pineapple peels, this is possible.
These peels, in fact, are rich in properties like the pineapple we consume so it is a real shame to waste them.
How to use them? Here are 3 ideas.
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infusion
Take the peel of the pineapple and, after having washed it well (better if using a brush for fruit and vegetables or alternatively a toothbrush) cut it into small pieces. Use 500 ml of water for the peel of half of the pineapple that you will insert into the saucepan, boil for 15 minutes then leave to infuse for a few more minutes. Finally filter, let cool and eventually sweeten to taste.
You can also enrich your infusion with spices of your choice such as cinnamon, ginger or turmeric; other fruit (for example lemon or orange peel) or even aromatic herbs such as rosemary.
Body scrub
The pineapple peel has a grainy texture that lends itself to being used to make a home made body scrub. However, you must first wash it thoroughly, cut it and blend it. Once you get a consistently grainy but much thinner consistency, this can then be used directly on the skin to ensure proper exfoliation.
If the pineapple peel scrub you made is too much, you can store it in the freezer in a glass jar and use it later.
Read: 10 DIY Body Scrubs
Pineapple peel vinegar
Have you ever thought that from pineapple peels you can also get a vinegar to be used as a condiment for our favorite dishes? The recipe calls for using the peel of an organic pineapple, half a cup of raw cane sugar and 1,2 liters of water. You can read the whole procedure here.
Finally, don't forget to keep the pineapple tuft that you can plant! Here's how to do it: How to grow pineapple from fruit scraps: plant the tuft!
Also read all of our articles on pineapple.
Read also:
- The new way of peeling pineapple that will make you want to try it right away (#pineapplehack)
- Pineapple: everything you ever wanted to know and never dared to ask
- Pineapple: properties, nutritional values and calories
- Growing pineapple in pots and obtaining the fruit: how to do it?
