Ananas Ananas Ananas is a plant genus of the bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae), native to South America and Central America, which includes the species "Ananas comosus", the pineapple. This genus originated in Mesoamerica and was brought to the Caribbean Islands by the Carib natives. The oldest register with the representation of the fruit seems to be included in the Cascajal Block, attributed to the Olmec civilization. In 1493, Christopher Columbus first saw plants of this genus in Guadeloupe. It was brought from Brazil to Europe by the Portuguese, and from there was distributed to the Pacific Islands by the Spanish and the
Swedish fruit soup water and cooking the mixture until it thickens. It may be served as a cold soup, and can be stored unrefrigerated for a "reasonable" amount of time. Its flavor may be enhanced by letting it sit for several hours prior to serving, which allows the flavors to better intermingle and incorporate into one another. Swedish fruit soup may be prepared using a slow cooker. In the United States, it has also been prepared and served both hot and cold before meals as a sauce. Swedish fruit soup Swedish fruit soup (, (mixed fruit soup)) is a fruit soup that is