Content

• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Almost all of the pineapple's sweetness will appear within a few days the pineapple ripens quickly on the plant. Pineapple will not be sweetened when it is picked. On the other hand, this exotic fruit can sometimes reach maturity even when the skin is completely green. If you are lucky, your "green" pineapple will taste sweet and delicious. If not, you also have a few tips on how to soften and add flavor to an unripe pineapple.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Handling an unripe pineapple

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   Smell the pineapple to check for ripeness. Most of the signs that the fruit is ripe doesn't mean much for a pineapple.Instead, smell the bottom of the pineapple: a rich aroma means the pineapple is ripe. If the pineapple has almost no odor, it is probably not ripe. Cold pineapples never smell strong, so leave them at room temperature before checking for maturity this way.
   • Pineapples with yellow peels are usually a safer choice than green-peeled ones, but this is not the most accurate test. Some pineapples are ripe even when the whole skin is still green. Others have yellow or red rind but are still hard and not delicious.

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   Note that the pineapple should be softer, but not sweeter. Pineapples will not ripen properly once they are picked. When left on the counter, the pineapple will be softer and more juicy, but not sweeter. The pineapple's entire sugar content is in the starch on the base of the pineapple plant, and when this source is cut off, the pineapple will not be able to produce more sugar on its own.
   • Green pineapples will usually change color as well.
   • There is a possibility that the pineapple will become even more sour if left on for too long.

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   Turn the pineapple upside down (optional). If the pineapple has a little starch to convert to sugar, the starch will be on the base of the pineapple. In theory, the sugar can spread faster if you turn the pineapple upside down. In practice the effect is barely noticeable, but it's still worth trying.
   • The peel of the pineapple will change color from the stalk up, however this is not related to the maturity level of the pineapple after picking.
   • If it is difficult to turn the pineapple upside down, cut off the stem and place the cut side on a damp paper towel.

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   Leave the pineapple at room temperature. The pineapple should soften in a day or two. Pineapples will usually ferment quickly if you wait longer this time.
   • Pineapples still won't taste good if picked when they're unripe. Keep reading to learn how to improve the flavor of an unripe pineapple.
   • If you are not going to eat the pineapple, store it in the refrigerator for 2-4 days.
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Part 2 of 2: Eat an unripe pineapple

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   Beware of unripe pineapples. Very young, green pineapples can be toxic. If you eat these pineapples, you may experience throat irritation and laxative. However, most of the pineapples sold for sale are at least partially ripe even though the skin is still green.
   • Even ripe pineapples can cause mouth irritation or bleeding. The methods below will help prevent this.

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   Cut the pineapple. Cut off the stem and top of the pineapple, then stand the pineapple upright on a flat surface or cutting board. Peel the pineapple skin and eyes, then cut the pineapple into pieces or circles.

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   Bake the pineapple on a grill. This will turn the sugar in the pineapple into caramel, adding flavor to the unripe pineapple. The heat also neutralizes bromelain, an enzyme that can cause burning and bleeding in the mouth.

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   Bake the pineapple slices in the oven. The same goes for baking on a grill: a pineapple is sweet and delicious. If the pineapple is quite sour and green, you can sprinkle a little brown sugar over the slices before baking.

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   Rim small fire. While this method does not turn sugar into caramel, it can neutralize all of the bromelain. Try this method if you experience a sore mouth when eating raw pineapples:
   • Place the pieces of pineapple in the saucepan with the pineapple juice flowing out when cut.
   • Add enough water to cover the pineapple.
   • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
   • Reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
   • Drain and allow to cool.

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   Sprinkle sugar over the pineapple slices. If the pineapple is not sweet, sprinkle the sugar over the pieces or slice the pineapple. You can eat immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator. advertisement

Advice

• You don't have to put the pineapple in a paper bag or near other fruits. This method works for unripe pears, apples, and bananas, but it won't work for pineapples. (The pineapple may turn yellow faster, but it does not improve the internal flavor.)
• Summer pineapples are generally sweeter and less acidic than winter pineapples.

Warning

• Refrigerated pineapples will take a long time to soften and change color longer, and the flesh may decompose and become dark, but this usually occurs only after weeks.