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How to Buy a Pineapple

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Buy a Pineapple
Buy a Pineapple

The quality of a pineapple depends largely on the moment of harvest. To choose a ripe pineapple, keep these tips in mind:

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  1. Step 1

    The first thing that you need to know when you at the supermarket shopping for a pineapple is that pineapples do not continue to ripen after they are picked. Avoid buying a green pineapple because it may not have been fully ripe when picked and might not be as sweet.

    A good pineapple will be bright with a uniform color.

    The only place you want to see a different color on a pineapple is at the bottom. A yellowish base indicates that the pineapple was picked when the sugar inside developed so that it should be sweet.

  2. Step 2

    The only place you want to see a different color on a pineapple is at the bottom. A yellowish base indicates that the pineapple was picked when the sugar inside it had developed so that it will be sweet.

  3. Step 3

    Pineapples should have a firm shell. Inspect the pineapple shell for soft or dark spots and mold and avoid purchasing.

  4. Step 4

    The “eyes” of the pineapple should not be watering. If there is liquid leaking from the eyes, this indicates that the pineapple might be over ripe.

  5. Step 5

    A ripe pineapple should have a pleasant fragrance when smelled. If you find a pineapple that doesn't have a pleasant fragrance that could mean that the fermenting process has begun and you should not purchase it.

  6. Step 6

    A sign of that a pineapple is ripe is that the green spike on the crown can easily be removed.

Tips & Warnings
  • Fresh pineapple can be stored in the refrigerator up to five days.
  • Pineapples are an excellent source of vitamin C.

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