The Secret to Picking a Sweet, Juicy Pineapple
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Pineapples are one of the most loved fruits in the world. It’s juicy, sweet, and tart. Sometimes, it can be a little sour, depending on the pineapple you pick. Not only are pineapples delicious, but they are also packed with nutrients. They are rich in fiber and vitamin C! That’s why a lot of people love snacking on this fruit.
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Nowadays, you can find a lot of pineapple in grocery stores packed in cans or plastics that are already cut. They are available in rings, chunks, or crushed. These are great if you are cooking recipes that require pineapples. They are guaranteed sweet and up to standards. But nothing can still beat fresh pineapples. They are absolutely the best – just make sure you pick the right ones. If you don’t know how to do it – do not worry. Food Chain TV is here to teach you the secret to picking sweet, juicy pineapple!
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How to Pick the Best Pineapple
1 – Color
You want to pick a pineapple with a little bit of green and a lot of yellow.
It will not be completely yellow since the North American stores don’t have those.
For Del Monte pineapples, the middle of each diamond has a beautiful shade of yellow and the outside is a beautiful shade of green. The md2 on the other hand, should have nice blotches of yellow and have some green.
If it’s totally green, it is not ripe, but if it’s yellow all over, it is over-ripe.
If you pick up a pineapple and it’s moldy on the bottom, do not get it.
2 – Leaves
The leaves will tell you if the pineapples are fresh or not. A fresh pineapple will have nice healthy looking green leaves.
If a pineapple is ripe, if you grab the top leaf and pull it, it should come out really easily.
3 – The weight
The pineapple should be heavy. It means it’s juicy and full of water. A light pineapple is all dried out.
4 – Smell the aroma
You’ll be able to know what it tastes like just by smelling it.
