Vinh City helps Quynh Luu consume dozens of tons of pineapples per day

(Baonghean.vn)-In Vinh City market today, pineapple is one of the fruits that is consumed quite strongly because this is a delicious fruit, in addition to its thirst-quenching effect, the price is also suitable for consumers' budget.

Pineapple is a fruit that many people choose to buy to quench their thirst on hot days and to prepare some dishes. Ms. Thuy Hang in Quang Trung ward, Vinh city said: I often buy pineapple to eat, especially in the hot season. Pineapple is quite cheap, the owner peels a fruit for 8,000 - 10,000 VND, cheaper than other fruits and very delicious.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha, who has nearly 20 years of experience selling pineapples at Quang Trung market, said: Every day she peels and sells 100-150 pineapples depending on the weather. If it is sunny, she sells a lot, but if it rains, the number of purchases also decreases. On average, she makes a profit of 3,000-4,000 VND/fruit. If she is lucky, she can earn 200-300,000 VND/fruit.

Pineapple has many nutrients for the body.

Vinh City has many markets and most of them sell pineapples, jackfruits, bananas... products made by Nghe An farmers. It is expected that every day the city consumes dozens of tons of fruit. Particularly at the Agricultural Market next to Vinh Market, there are nearly 10 households selling pineapples and fruits.

Every day, wholesalers supply retail markets in the city with 30-40 tons of pineapples. Ms. Tam, who sells pineapples near Vinh market, said: “Pineapples are mainly imported from Quynh Luu and Nghia Dan districts. Compared to pineapples from other provinces, Quynh Luu pineapples are more beautiful and more expensive, bought at the garden for 5,000-6,000 VND/fruit.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha is selling pineapples at Quang Trung market - Vinh city.

Pineapple contains vitamins B1, B2, C, phosphorus, iron, protein, lipid, carbohydrates and fiber... which are nutritious for the body. Ripe pineapple has a fragrant smell, sweet taste, easy to eat, so many people choose to buy it to eat raw, squeeze to make soft drinks, green pineapple is often stir-fried with beef, duck and cooked in sour soup by grandmothers.

Thanh Tam