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How to store pineapple at home
Before the holidays, it happens that exotic fruits become more expensive, or even disappear from the shelves altogether, so it is more convenient to buy them in advance. If you know how to properly store pineapples, they will be ripe and fragrant by the time they are served.
Knowing how to store pineapple properly can make it even more juicy and flavorful.
First you need to choose the right fruit. A fully ripe pineapple has a firm skin, it is pressed with a finger and quickly returns to its place. But even if only unripe fruits are on sale, it’s okay, they can be brought to the desired state at home.
How to store pineapple at home
The way and terms of storage of pineapple depend on the form in which it was purchased:
- unpeeled fruit can be stored at 20 ° C for up to two days. In the refrigerator – up to two weeks, wrapped in paper with holes for breathing;
- unripe fruit can be stored for up to a week. You just need to cut off the leaves, leaving a couple of centimeters, and turn it upside down;
- fruit cut into slices or completely peeled must be wrapped in cling film or a bag, you can together with a plate, and put in the refrigerator. There it can be stored for no more than three days.
There should be no other fruits near the pineapple, especially not the first freshness. This can lead to early spoilage of the fruit. However, if you need the pineapple to ripen faster, it is just very useful to overlay it with apples and pears on all sides and wrap it in paper with holes. Other fruits will increase moisture and ripen faster.
Exotic pineapple is very picky about storage temperature and humidity. The ideal temperature for him is + 7 + 9 ° С. If it is higher, the fruit will quickly deteriorate, and if it is lower, it will freeze, which will significantly impair its taste. Above 90% humidity, the pineapple will quickly rot.
How to keep pineapple for a long time
To preserve the pineapple for a longer period, it is best to freeze it. To do this, the slices must be folded in an airtight container or in a bag in one layer. Quick-freezing pineapple can keep its flavor and aroma intact. In this form, it can be stored for up to three months.
Alternatively, you can make healthy and tasty candied fruits from pineapple, preserving all its benefits for a long time.
Candied fruits can be stored for up to a year, this is a delicious natural dessert and a ready-made healthy filling for them.
Knowing how to store pineapple and speed up its ripening at home, you can safely buy even green fruits. Under the right storage conditions, they will be sweet and aromatic by the time they are served.