Como os ABACAXIS mais DELICIOSOS do MUNDO são Produzidos - Como Milhões de ABACAXIS são Processados

Pineapple is a tropical fruit native to South America In this farm about 75 million pineapples are harvested every year Workers manually harvest pineapples and carefully place them on the conveyor belt Specialized machines peel pineapples removing the outer skin and core After being peeled the pineapples go to a slicing machine But have you ever wondered how the most delicious pineapples in the world are produced That's what we'll see together in this video Stay with me until the end I'm Vitor and you're at TudoTech HD Please like subscribe and turn on notifications for all updates The farms of Costa Rica are known for growing the most delicious pineapples High quality mangoes usually have a higher sugar content which ensures a sweeter and juicier flavor The sugar concentration is a key factor in the quality of the fruit This variety is chosen precisely because it offers superior aromas flavors and textures All the process begins with soil preparation Agricultural machines are used to plow and cultivate the land Breaking up the crust of the top layer improving aeration and facilitating nutrient absorption At this stage the cultivation areas are also leveled ensuring proper drainage and preventing water accumulation An essential point for the pineapple plant which is very sensitive to waterlogging For this reason it is common to create raised planting beds This allows excess rainwater to drain easily between the rows without damaging the plant roots At this stage fertilizers can also be incorporated into the soil to improve its structure Providing pineapples with the essential nutrients for healthy growth To help retain soil moisture and prevent rodents and insects from entering a plastic sheet is laid over the beds Pineapple is a multiple fruit formed by the fusion of hundreds of small flowers that make up an inflorescence Each flower produces a small individual fruit and all of them join together during development giving rise to the single fruit we know Commercial pineapple cultivation is mainly done through vegetative means that is using parts of the plant itself instead of seeds The mother plant is formed from the crown of the ripe fruit which after being planted develops roots and begins to grow As the months pass this plant begins to produce natural shoots the lateral seedlings that grow at the base near the ground The shoots that emerge along the central stem These shoots are very valuable for cultivation Because they carry the same genetic material as the parent plant ensuring standardization in the field and uniformly high-quality fruits When they reach the ideal size the shoots are carefully selected and cut from the mother plant and then taken to the final planting location where they will form new plantations Although machines prepare the land the planting of pineapples is almost always done manually On the plastic sheeting the seedlings are planted with the help of a small shovel It is not alone previously prepared and kept moist until rooting The typical spacing is 30 to 40 centimeters between plants with two rows per bed To ensure good air circulation and space for growth The planting is done with selected shoots to have similar size and weight This ensures that all plants grow together and uniformly allowing the harvest to take place almost at the same time It increases production efficiency During the first few months after planting It is essential to keep the soil moist for the healthy growth of plants Large producers cultivate around 75 million pineapples every year Approximately eight months after planting In some regions artificial induction of flowering is common Using an agricultural sprayer ethylene is applied A natural gas that stimulates full flowering It's as if the gas is telling the plants that it's time to start developing the fruits After floral induction the plant begins to form small flowers in the center of the leaf rosette The stem that supports this cluster of flowers is gradually thickening creating the base where the fruit will develop As the stem thickens all these small flowers merge and form the pineapple This process takes several weeks It takes about 18 months from planting until the pineapple is ready to be harvested Farmers visually assess and conduct maturity tests to determine the optimal time for harvesting They perform sugar and flavor tests using a device called a refractometer and assess the quality of the pulp This stage is crucial to ensure delicious and ready-to-eat pineapples Pineapples are usually ripe and ready for harvest about 18 to 24 months after planting At this stage the fruits are about 30 centimeters in size and weigh around 2 kilograms Unlike many fruits the pineapple does not continue to ripen after being harvested Workers play a very important role in the pineapple harvesting process This is a crucial moment as properly conducted harvesting ensures the final quality of the fruit This process is done manually because using machines could hurt and damage the fruit The implementation of specialized technology such as the harvester arm has been helping many pineapple producers during the harvesting season The machine gradually moves across the field ensuring that each pineapple is selected with precision and harvested with care Workers use a special technique to remove pineapples from the stems without damaging the fruits Proper handling ensures higher quality fruits Since pineapple is very sensitive to impacts that can cause bruises compromising the fruit's health The harvested fruit is placed on a conveyor belt and then deposited into a large crate Some farms store pineapples upside down This is because the fruit 's crown provides natural cushioning ideal for transportation Although most of these pineapples are destined for processing the largest and most beautiful ones will be sold whole as export products When they arrive at the factories pineapples go through a washing and cleaning process To remove any soil residues insects and other contaminants The fruits are submerged in water to remove dust and impurities that may be on the surface Inside the tank pineapples float and are carried by the water current to conveyor belts This factory processes 140 000 tons of pineapples per year Cashews are classified according to their quality size and appearance Those that meet the established standards for the consumer market They are separated from those intended for processing which are the fruits that do not have the appropriate size or quality Then whole pineapples go through a wax bath A fundamental step to preserve their moisture and keep them fresh during transportation When the wax cools and hardens it forms a layer that creates a protective barrier This slows down the fruit's deterioration process ensuring that pineapples arrive healthy at their destination for export The selected pineapples are carefully boxed and labeled The staff pack the whole pineapples separately Those who have crowns are destined for export The boxes are stored in cold storage to maintain freshness Refrigerated storage helps extend the shelf life of pineapples and preserve their quality The unsold pineapples have their crowns cut off and are sent to processing industries Where they will be peeled cut and chopped to be canned or crushed for juice production When they arrive at the canning factory the pineapples are selected They go through a washing process to remove any dirt or surface residue Then specialized machines peel the pineapples Removing the outer shell and the core After peeling the pineapples go to a slicing machine which produces slices slightly more than one centimeter thick A medium pineapple yields about seven to eight slices Employees check the quality of the slices If there is still skin on the fruits before putting them in the cans To keep pieces the slices are cut into smaller pieces These pieces are evenly distributed in the cans leaving enough space for the preserving liquid After filling the cans are hermetically sealed to prevent the entry of contaminants After being sealed the cans undergo a thermal sterilization process Usually in autoclaves to ensure long-term preservation Then they are cooled and ready to be sent to the consumer market Fresh pineapple in a can the entire process takes only 20 minutes If you liked this video give it a like and share it with your friends Leave a comment telling us where you're watching from and what you thought of this episode Subscribe to our channel and turn on the notification bell To be notified every time we publish new content Thank you for staying with me this far If you want to continue learning click one of the recommended videos that is appearing on your screen I ask that God bless you and your home and that you are always well