Far away from center Ninh Binh city about 25 kilometers, Dong Giao Pineapple Farm (Tam Diep city) is the biggest one in Ninh Binh province. In the past, Dong Giao was only a pristine hilly land. After that, 40 Dien Bien officials and soldiers were the first to go to Dong Giao to build farms. Dong Giao pineapple field has a huge area of over 3,500 hectares for cultivation all year round. The green color of pineapples depends on growth timeline: unripe or ripe pineapple. Therefore, if you visit the field at different times, you also have different colour experiences. After harvesting at Dong Giao pineapple farm, pineapples are loaded into trucks, taken to the processing factory of Dong Giao Export Food Joint Stock Company. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam +) 
At the factory, pineapples are put on conveyor belts and cleansed. Pineapples contain trace amounts of vitamins A and K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium. They are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese, providing 131% and 76% of the daily recommendations, respectively. Vitamin C is essential for growth and development, a healthy immune system and aiding the absorption of iron from the diet. Meanwhile, manganese is a naturally occurring mineral that aids growth, maintains a healthy metabolism and has antioxidant properties. This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery, among others. Pineapples are low in calories but have an incredibly impressive nutrient profile. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam +) 
Not only are pineapples rich in nutrients, they are also loaded with healthy antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that help your body combat oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a state in which there are too many free radicals in the body. These free radicals interact with the body's cells and cause damage that is linked to chronic inflammation, a weakened immune system and many harmful diseases. Pineapples are especially rich in antioxidants known as flavonoids and phenolic acids. What’s more, many of the antioxidants in pineapple are bound. This allows the antioxidants to survive harsher conditions in the body and produce longer lasting effects. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam+) 
At the factory, pineapples are put on conveyor belts and cleansed. Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is an incredibly delicious and healthy tropical fruit. It originated in South America, where early European explorers named it after its resemblance to a pinecone. This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery, among others. Pineapples also contain trace amounts of vitamins A and K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium. They are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese, providing 131% and 76% of the daily recommendations, respectively. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam+) 
Then, pineapple is put into a modern closed production line. In the factory, the temperature must always be below 5 degrees Celsius, the workers in the factory must wear protective clothing and mandatory disinfection upon entry. Several studies have shown that pineapple and its compounds may reduce the risk of cancers. This is because they may minimize oxidative stress and reduce inflammation. One of these compounds is the group of digestive enzymes called bromelain. Test-tube studies have shown that bromelain may also help fight cancer. Test-tube and animal studies have found that bromelain may stimulate the immune system to produce molecules that make white blood cells more effective at suppressing cancer cell growth and eliminating cancer cells. (Photo: Lam Phan / Vietnam+) 
Pineapples have been a part of traditional medicine for centuries. They contain a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and enzymes like bromelain that may collectively boost immunity and suppress inflammation. One nine-week study fed 98 healthy children either no pineapple, some pineapple (140g) or lots of pineapple (280g) daily to see if it boosted their immunity. Children who ate pineapples had a significantly lower risk of both viral and bacterial infections. Also, children who ate the most pineapple had close to four times more disease-fighting white blood cells (granulocytes) than the other two groups. Another study found that children with a sinus infection recovered significantly faster while taking a bromelain supplement, compared to a standard treatment or combination of the two. What’s more, studies have shown that bromelain can reduce markers of inflammation. It’s believed that these anti-inflammatory properties aid the immune system. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam+) 
Each pineapple is peeled and cut into small pieces according to standards. Not only are pineapples rich in nutrients, they are also loaded with healthy antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that help your body combat oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a state in which there are too many free radicals in the body. These free radicals interact with the body's cells and cause damage that is linked to chronic inflammation, a weakened immune system and many harmful diseases. Pineapples are especially rich in antioxidants known as flavonoids and phenolic acids. What’s more, many of the antioxidants in pineapple are bound. This allows the antioxidants to survive harsher conditions in the body and produce longer lasting effects. (Photo: Lam Phan / Vietnam +) 
Pineapples contain a group of digestive enzymes known as bromelain. They function as proteases, which break down protein molecules into their building blocks, such as amino acids and small peptides. Once protein molecules are broken down, they are more easily absorbed across the small intestine. This can be especially helpful for people with pancreatic insufficiency, a condition in which the pancreas cannot make enough digestive enzymes. For example, one study showed that participants with pancreatic insufficiency experienced better digestion after taking a digestive enzyme supplement containing bromelain, compared to taking the same digestive enzyme supplement without bromelain. Bromelain is also widely used as a commercial meat tenderizer due to its ability to break down tough meat proteins. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam +) 
After that, pineapple pieces continue to be put into the deep cooling stage. Pineapples have been a part of traditional medicine for centuries. They contain a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and enzymes like bromelain that may collectively boost immunity and suppress inflammation. This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery, among others. Pineapples are low in calories but have an incredibly impressive nutrient profile. It’s believed that these anti-inflammatory properties aid the immune system. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam+) 
Unqualified pineapples will be discarded. Pineapples contain trace amounts of vitamins A and K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium. They are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese, providing 131% and 76% of the daily recommendations, respectively. Vitamin C is essential for growth and development, a healthy immune system and aiding the absorption of iron from the diet. Meanwhile, manganese is a naturally occurring mineral that aids growth, maintains a healthy metabolism and has antioxidant properties. This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery, among others. Pineapples are low in calories but have an incredibly impressive nutrient profile. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam +) 
Quality pineapples will be delivered to the packaging machine. Not only are pineapples rich in nutrients, they are also loaded with healthy antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that help your body combat oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a state in which there are too many free radicals in the body. These free radicals interact with the body's cells and cause damage that is linked to chronic inflammation, a weakened immune system and many harmful diseases. Pineapples are especially rich in antioxidants known as flavonoids and phenolic acids. What’s more, many of the antioxidants in pineapple are bound. This allows the antioxidants to survive harsher conditions in the body and produce longer lasting effects. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam +) 
The pineapple packages are carefully inspected by the X-ray system before exported. Ninh Binh’s Dong Dao pineapple field has a huge area of over 3,500 hectares and cultivation all of the year. The green color of pineapples dependent on growth timeline: unripe or ripe pineapple. Therefore, if you visit here at different times, you also have different colorful experiences. After harvesting at Dong Giao pineapple farm, pineapples are loaded into trucks, taken to the processing factory of Dong Giao Export Food Joint Stock Company. About 25 kilometers from Ninh Binh city center, Dong Giao Pineapple Farm is the biggest of its kind in the locality. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam +) 
The pineapple packages will be exported to many different markets for about 1 USD per a bag of 500gr. Several studies have shown that pineapple and its compounds may reduce the risk of cancers. This is because they may minimize oxidative stress and reduce inflammation. One of these compounds is the group of digestive enzymes called bromelain. Test-tube studies have shown that bromelain may also help fight cancer. Test-tube and animal studies have found that bromelain may stimulate the immune system to produce molecules that make white blood cells more effective at suppressing cancer cell growth and eliminating cancer cells. It’s believed that these anti-inflammatory properties aid the immune system. (Photo: Lam Phan/Vietnam+) VNA
