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Once the pineapple has been cut from the tree, it will stop ripe. This article will guide you through some tips to help you always choose a good pineapple.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Smell and Touch

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   Smell the pineapple. Tilt the pineapple and sniff the bottom. Sweet aroma is an important criterion when choosing a ripe pineapple. If the pineapple does not smell, it is still alive.
   • You can try smelling around the pineapple because if it is ripe enough, you will feel the sweet fragrance from the whole pineapple. However, you should smell the bottom as this is the strongest part.
   • Avoid choosing pineapples that have a yeast smell. You need a pineapple that has a sweet fragrance instead of a pineapple that is so overripe that it smells like wine or vinegar.

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   Squeeze the pineapple. Use one hand to gently squeeze the pineapple. You need a pineapple that is still relatively firm but soft enough to be elastic when you press lightly.

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   Feel if the pineapple is heavy on hand. A heavy pineapple means that it has a lot of water because the amount of water increases the pineapple's weight. More water also means the pineapple is ripe and sweeter.
   • Note that "heavier" does not mean "louder". Delicious pineapples are heavier when compared to fruits of the same size. If a large pineapple feels as heavy as a slightly smaller one, choose the smaller one.

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   Break the leaf above the pineapple. Although there are controversial opinions about the effectiveness of this method, some people believe that the pineapple is ripe when you can easily break the leaf. However, if the leaves can be broken off easily, the pineapple may be rotten

Method 2 of 3: Observation

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   Note the following two important features of a ripe pineapple:freshness and oldness. Because you need a fresh pineapple instead of a rotten one. The stem is the part that supplies the sugar to the whole fruit. In addition, the pineapple also changes color from here.

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   Look at the color of the pineapple. Usually the skin of a pineapple will be copper-yellow, but the green skin is not necessarily alive.
   • Note that some pineapples ripen when partially green, but not green or brown.In addition, you should also pay attention to the freshness of the pineapple peel.
   • As a general rule, you should see the eye in the bottom area of ​​the pineapple yellow. The brighter the color on the stem, the sweeter the pineapple.

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   Focus on leaf color. Since the color of a pineapple peel can be either bronze or green, focusing on the color of the leaves is the best option. You should choose fresh pineapple with green leaves.

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   See the shape of the pineapple. The pineapple should be well-developed with a round body and large eyes. Pineapple eyes are circles with pointed center in the middle, distributed diagonally throughout the pineapple. Make sure the eyes of the pineapple are evenly covered and relatively flat.
   • Avoid choosing pineapples that have reddish brown wrinkled skin, have lots of cracks or water, are moldy, or have brown leaves, as this is a sign of a rotten fruit.

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   Choose a pineapple that is grown near where you live. For example, in the US, if you live in California, the Hawaiian or Mexican pineapple is the best pineapple because the distance from the garden to the supermarket is not too far. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Preserve the pineapple always fresh

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   Eat up the pineapple at room temperature within a few days. If you haven't cut the pineapple, it will stay fresh for several days. However, don't leave the cut pineapple at room temperature as it will spoil after a few hours.

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   Store the pineapple in the refrigerator to keep it fresher longer. A pineapple with its peel will last for about 2 weeks. Once you cut the pineapple or peel it, keep it for about a week in the refrigerator.

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   Cut the pineapple and store in the refrigerator for about 1 week. To properly cut the pineapple, first cut off the base and base. Place the pineapple upright on the cutting board and carefully cut inside the peel from top to bottom. Cut deep enough to remove the hard crust.
   • The pineapple will still have "eyes" at this point. You can remove each eye, but it is easier to cut the pineapple diagonally to create a V-shape because the eyes of the pineapple are distributed diagonally.

     

   • Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and cut it in half again so you have 4 triangular pieces of the pineapple.

     

   • Cut out the center of the pineapple, then cut each piece into cubes or slices.

     

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   Freshly cut pineapple can be kept for about 6 months. However, you should cut the pineapple into large chunks to preserve its flavor, as freezing will lose the flavor of the pineapple. Place the pineapple in a plastic container or plastic bag to freeze before storing.
   • When you want to eat pineapple, simply remove the pineapple from the freezer and thaw it in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
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Advice

• Buy a ripe pineapple and eat it on the same day as it is still fresh and not afraid of spoiling.
• Always wrap the peeled pineapple well when refrigerated to avoid contamination with other odors.