How and where to store pineapple correctly?

Pineapples belong to the category of tropical fruits that are not prone to long storage and are susceptible to temperature extremes. To preserve the freshness of the fruit, a refrigerator is used, where pineapples are placed in a special compartment designed for storing products of this category.

Pineapple storage methods:

• room conditions;
• refrigeration;
• freezing.

Storing pineapple in the refrigerator using cling film is not recommended. Better to pack the fruit in paper bags. This method will slightly extend the shelf life of the pineapple and preserve its taste. In frozen form, the fruit is well stored, but the rich taste is lost at the same time. Pineapple must necessarily receive a sufficient amount of oxygen, so storage in containers or other closed containers is also not suitable for it.

If pineapple is stored with other fruits, then it is necessary to control the degree of ripeness of all fruits.… Pineapple will quickly deteriorate next to overripe fruits, while near unripe fruits it will stay fresh longer. If the fruit is in close contact with spoiled fruit, the bacteria will cause the pineapple to rot and mold rapidly.

Whole pineapple should not be stored in the sun. The peel will quickly dry out from heat, and the result will be rotting of the fruit or a significant decrease in juiciness. When storing pineapple, you can use tight, pre-drilled bags. Thus, it is possible to maintain the necessary air humidity and create optimal storage conditions for the fruit.

How long can pineapple be stored

In the refrigerator the maximum shelf life of pineapples is approximately 12 days.… A special role in this case is played by the creation of the required temperature regime – from +7 to +8 degrees. This indicator is implied in the refrigerator for areas intended for storing vegetables or fruits. At a higher temperature, the pineapple will overripe, and at a lower temperature, it will rot.

At room temperature, pineapple can be stored for no more than two days.… After this period, the fruit must be eaten. Otherwise, the pineapple will lose its taste and the fact of the beginning of rotting is not excluded. You can determine the degree of ripeness of pineapple by smell. If extraneous odors (rot, mold, dampness) become noticeable in the aroma, then the fruit has already begun to deteriorate.

The shelf life of pineapple depends on whether the fruit is whole or sliced. Peeled pineapple stays fresh for several days. Store it only in the refrigerator. At room temperature, the fruit winds quickly and becomes less juicy.

Unripe pineapple can be stored at room temperature, but no more than 3 days. In the refrigerator, the fruit will not ripen, and long-term storage outside a cold place will cause overripening and further appearance of signs of decay.

Frozen at temperatures below 0 degrees, pineapples can be stored for three months… Before freezing, the fruit is cut into small pieces and packed in plastic bags. The peel can be left on or removed. When frozen, the taste of pineapple is not lost, and at temperatures from 0 to +6 degrees, the taste becomes less saturated.

If when buying pineapple it is known that in the coming days it will not be eaten, then it is better to acquire unripe fruits. So you can extend the shelf life and not worry about the preservation of taste.