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How to choose the right pineapple?
Pineapple Is an exotic fruit native to South America. The fruit contains such useful substances as citric and ascorbic acid, vitamins A, C, PP, B vitamins, trace elements and minerals.
Pineapple is very beneficial for the human body. The benefits of the fruit are as follows:
- Prevents the formation of thrombosis, thrombophlebitis;
- Improves the work of the cardiovascular system, digestive tract, kidneys;
- Prevents the development of heart attacks and strokes;
- Prevents the development of inflammatory and colds;
- Contributes to the overall improvement of the body’s condition;
- Promotes weight loss;
- Used in cosmetology.
Pineapple can be not only beneficial, but also harmful.… The main disadvantage is the acidity, which can irritate the mucous membranes in the mouth, intestines and stomach. In particularly difficult situations, it can lead to peptic ulcer disease. Therefore, you should not eat a large amount of fruit at a time.
How to choose a ripe fruit?
Although pineapple appeared on the domestic market for a long time, not everyone can choose a ripe fruit. Therefore, a few tips will not be superfluous.
You can identify ripe pineapple according to the following criteria:
- Smell… If the fruit gives off a pleasant sweetish smell, then it is ripe. In no case should you buy pineapple with an alcoholic or vinegar smell.
- Color… Ripe pineapple has a yellowish tint, and the leaves should be green without damage. If there are greenish areas on the fruit, this does not always mean that the fruit is unripe. In this case, you should be guided by other selection criteria. You can not take fruit with a reddish-red peel, with the presence of damage, leaks, cracks, mold.
- Form… Pineapple should have rounded edges, pronounced relief and well-developed eyes. Eyes are black dots on the surface of the fruit.
- Check by touch… The quality of the pineapple should also be checked by touch. When squeezed, it should be elastic, but at the same time slightly apply to the pressure. Next, you should evaluate the weight of the fruit: the heavier it is, the more ripe it is. It is important to remember that this is about the weight, not the size of the pineapple.
If you follow all these guidelines, you can choose a truly ripe and healthy fruit.
How to store pineapple?
Proper storage of pineapple is also of great importance.… It should be noted that its shelf life is rather short. Especially if the fruit is already sliced.
You can store pineapple at room temperature for several days, no more than a week. In the refrigerator, the fruit can last for up to two weeks. But it must be kept intact.
Cut pineapple cannot be kept at room temperature, it spoils very quickly. In the refrigerator, it stays fresh for a week. But when frozen, the fruit retains its freshness for up to 6 months. It is better to store it cut into large pieces.
Not everyone can peel and cut pineapple correctly.… The process is carried out as follows:
- Cut off the foliage and base.
- Lay the fruit upright and peel the rind from top to bottom.
- Slice the pineapple lengthwise into quarters.
- Cut out the core. Divide the remaining pulp into small slices.
Now you can enjoy the exquisite taste of the ripe fruit.