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How to choose the right ripe fresh pineapple in the store when buying
Pineapple is an exotic delicacy, therefore it is more difficult to choose it than a simple apple or pear. Find out how to choose the right pineapple to decorate your holiday table. You shouldn’t buy this fruit at random.
Choosing a ripe pineapple in the store by smell
Smell is one of the faithful helpers when choosing the perfect fruit. Smell the pineapple and appreciate its aroma.
How to choose the right pineapple to keep it juicy and ripe
A good pineapple has a delicate and subtle scent. If the aroma is too strong and almost chemical, then the fruit is overripe and already begins to rot inside. If there is no smell at all, then either the fruit is still immature, or it was harvested green, and it ripened during transportation, which means it is second-rate. In any case, you should not take such a fruit.
Visual inspection of fresh pineapple upon purchase
Here are a few more indicators to help you choose this overseas delicacy:
- examine the tops of the fruit. There should be a lot of leaves, and they should be bright green, juicy. Try pulling one leaf. If he does not want to come off the base, then the pineapple is unripe. If the leaves turn yellow and dry, then the fruit is overripe and spoiled;
- an unusual way to test pineapple: roll the tops. In a ripe fruit, it easily scrolls around its axis, while in a green one it is motionless;
- ripe fruit is slightly soft to the touch, but its rind remains firm. Green fruit is much harder than ripe;
- do not pay attention to the greenish tint of the rind, this does not mean that the fruit is unripe. But if the crust is covered with spots, this is a bad sign. Such a pineapple is overripe and spoils;
- knock on the fruit. Pineapple with ideal ripeness makes a dull sound. But an empty sound is a sign that the fruit is overripe and dried up. Do not take it if you do not want to eat not juicy pineapple;
- if you want to buy half a pineapple, check out its color in the section. It should be bright yellow with a golden sheen. A pale color is the first sign that the pineapple is unripe;
- do not take fruit with an uneven skin color. This always speaks of certain shortcomings of the fetus.
After you bring the pineapple home, only store it at room temperature. In the refrigerator, fresh pineapple will become watery and lose its charming aroma.
Don’t buy pineapple without looking. So you run the risk of spending a lot of money and buying stale fruit. Only after a thorough inspection can you find the perfect pineapple in the supermarket, which will be tasty, sweet, aromatic.