Perfect is the Pineapple

Authors

  • Francesca Beauman Independent Scholar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.30286

Keywords:

iconic foods, pineapple, Columbian exchange, food symbolism, exotica

Abstract

This article recounts the history of the pineapple in the west to explore how a hitherto unknown foodstuff acquired an image following its "discovery" and transportation to Europe as part of the Columbian exchange.  

Author Biography

  • Francesca Beauman, Independent Scholar

    Francesca Beauman lives in London. Her book on the pineapple has been accepted for publication.

Published

2003-07-31

Issue

PPC 73 (2003)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Beauman, Francesca. 2003. “Perfect Is the Pineapple”. Petits Propos Culinaires, July, 17-24. https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.30286.