Back in 1519, one of the participants in Magellan's voyage called this tropical fruit the most delicious fruit that can only be found on earth. In the 17th century, they began to breed it in Europe (and even in Russia - in St. Petersburg greenhouses). Today, fresh or canned pineapples are used in fruit salads, sweet and sour sauces, and even pizza. And it is also a favorite fruit of everyone who monitors their weight: it is low in calories, is able to remove excess fluid from the body, and improves metabolism.
Instructions
Step 1
Estimate the size of the pineapple. In order to eat its pulp in its pure form, choose large or medium-sized pineapples (15-20 cm - the height of the fruit without leaves). Small pineapples (8-9 cm) are also tasty, but are more suitable for decorating dishes.
Step 2
Determine if the pineapple is ripe. However, it is not easy to find out: the color of the peel is not always an accurate indicator. In different countries, different varieties grow, with their own characteristics: for example, even ripe pineapples from Central America remain green, but in the African Cote d'Ivoire, ripe pineapples are amber yellow. But if the bottom of the pineapple is yellow, and the top is still greenish, you can also buy such a pineapple: leave it at home to ripen in a warm place for several days. Also take a closer look at the thorns sticking out of the pineapple: they are dark brown in a ripe fruit. If the pineapple color is gray, and the veins between the peel scales become dark, such a fruit is considered rotten.
Step 3
The firmness and firmness of the fruit to the touch are signs of a good pineapple.
Step 4
Only a large pineapple makes sense to smell: it is very fragrant when ripe. Medium and small pineapples practically do not smell.
Step 5
Pay attention to the "crown" of the pineapple: it should not be too sluggish, and let the rosette of leaves look green and juicy. If the ends of the leaves are dry, this can only indicate the ripeness of the pineapple. You can take out one leaf from the outlet: for a ripe pineapple, this is easy to do.
