By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team

Liu Ruiqi, founder of “Pineapple Bay,” said that ingredients for baked products like local pineapple cakes and roselle sweet potatoes are all contract-grown with farmers from eastern Taiwan. For example, when making pineapple filling, a rich juice is naturally produced. He felt that not a single drop of this unpolluted pineapple juice from Ruisui Township in Hualien should go to waste. After collecting it, he adjusted the proportions over multiple trials to create the perfect blend, turning it into local pineapple ice cream—and his mother was the very first taste tester. His mom raved about the sweet, tangy, and fragrant flavor, giving him even more confidence to recommend it to moms across the nation. The roselle, grown under contract in Shoufeng Township in Hualien and Jinfeng Township in Taitung, gave birth to the country’s one-of-a-kind roselle ice cream. Its natural pink hue is simply stunning.

The Phoenix Divine ice cream, which combines local pineapple and roselle, features a delicate off-white and pink swirl, delivering a layered sweet-and-sour taste. The aroma of pineapple melts on the tongue, while the tangy sweetness of roselle fills the entire palate. It’s the first low-calorie ice cream in the country created by “Pineapple Bay,” with absolutely no added flavors or artificial coloring—refreshing and cool with every bite.

The pineapples used in the local pineapple ice cream all come from Fuxing Village in Ruisui. During the process of making pineapple filling, the pineapple juice is naturally preserved. Pineapple contains a unique natural digestive component called bromelain, which breaks down proteins, aids digestion, stimulates appetite, and is especially beneficial for post-meal health care. Pineapple is also highly nutritious—it contains five times the vitamin C of apples and is rich in protease, which helps the body digest proteins and provides abundant fructose, glucose, citric acid, and protease, all of which can also aid in weight loss.

According to research by a team at Chung Shan Medical University, drinking 200cc of roselle hot beverage daily can reduce blood lipid levels by over 20% within a month and also lower blood pressure. Drinking it continuously for half a year can improve skin hydration and rosiness, as well as reduce the depth of wrinkles. This finding was published on November 6, 2013, at the “2013 International Symposium on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods.” The natural phytochemicals in roselle, such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and other polyphenols, effectively eliminate free radicals, enhance the body’s oxidative tolerance, improve blood circulation, and thereby boost the skin’s repair ability. Customers who have tried it have been amazed by the deliciousness of “Pineapple Bay” ice cream, unanimously agreeing: “Natural and local—that’s the ultimate luxury in flavor!”

【Info】Where to buy local pineapple and roselle ice cream?
Pineapple Bay store: No. 103, Zhonghua Road, Hualien City

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