As you know, pineapple is a tropical herb. Therefore, in our country, the fruits of this plant come to store shelves from abroad. How to choose the right ripe pineapple in the store?
Pineapples have long been popular with all fruit lovers in our country. And this is due not only to the fact that they have a bright and rich taste. But also due to the fact that they contain a large amount of useful vitamins and minerals: organic acids, vitamins A and B, sucrose, potassium, copper, iron, and so on. Pineapples improve metabolism in the human body, thin the blood, improve the work of the cardiovascular system, and lower blood pressure. Of course, only ripe fruits can be of particular benefit. And for this they must be chosen correctly in the store.
What to look for when choosing a ripe pineapple
1. Price. All pineapples come to us from abroad, mainly from Costa Rica. They are delivered by plane or by sea. Such delivery is expensive. Therefore, the price for high-quality pineapples will be appropriate. However, in some cases, sellers artificially inflate prices.
2. Country of origin. If possible, then you can find out from which country these fruits were brought. The main pineapple suppliers to Russia are Costa Rica, China, Ecuador, Colombia and the Philippines.
3. Lack of unpleasant odor. A good and ripe pineapple has a light and pleasant aroma. If the smell is very saturated, it means that the fruit is already overripe, and fermentation processes can begin in it.
4. If you take a pineapple in your hands, then the ripe fruit will be quite heavy. Stale and overripe fruit eventually loses all moisture and dries up. Consequently, its weight is reduced.
5. Upon visual inspection, it should be free of various damage, including stains and scratches.
6. Color. It is important that the color of the fruit is uniform. If the pineapple is green on top, then it is not ripe. And the dark spots between the scales indicate its decay. A good quality pineapple should be yellow-brown in color.
7. When you press on the peel of a ripe pineapple, it will return to its original state after a while. If at the same time the fruit is too hard, then it is not ripe, and too soft is overripe.
8. Ripe pineapple will have a dull sound when you pat it with the palm of your hand.
9. As for the pineapple leaves, they should be green with slightly dried edges. This is a sign of the maturity of the fetus. Also, any leaf should be easily separated from the fruit. But do not pull them out, the seller may not like it.
After choosing the right ripe pineapple in the store, you can use it fresh for food, as well as prepare various dishes, including all kinds of salads.
