Unfortunately, judging when a pineapple is ripe is more difficult. A pineapple’s texture does not indicate whether or not it is ripe. In addition, pineapples will cease ripening after being taken down from trees. This article will walk you through a few guidelines that will help you pick a nice pineapple every time.
Method 1: Check the color
When shopping for pineapple, the first thing to consider is the color. The pineapple stem is the spot to indicate the pineapple’s sweetness. The pineapple is ripe and sweet if it is brilliant yellow from stem to tip or slightly green in certain areas. The sweeter the fruit, the more yellow it is.
The pineapple is overripe if the color is uneven and has dark brown, coppery, or yellow spots that turn red.
Should not choose pineapples that are still green, because the fruit is not ripe and cannot be ripe after purchase.
Method 2: Smell the pineapple
Tilt the pineapple and sniff the bottom. A sweet aroma is a key criterion for selecting a ripe pineapple. If the pineapple does not smell, it is still unripe.
You can try sniffing around the pineapple because if it is ripe enough, the sweet aroma will emanate from the whole pineapple. However, you should smell towards the bottom because here is where the scent is strongest.
Choose pineapples that do not have a yeasty smell. You need a pineapple with a sweet aroma rather than one that smells like wine or vinegar.
Method 3: Hand feel
When you touch an overripe pineapple with your hand, you will notice that it is soft. The skin of a ripe pineapple is usually wrinkled. Fresh pineapples that are just ripe will not be too firm or soft, and pressing your finger into the pineapple skin will not leave an indentation. Moldy, oozing, or cracked skin are all signs of rotten pineapple.
Method 4: Check to see if the pineapple is heavy or not
Because the amount of water increases the weight of the pineapple, a heavy pineapple means it has a lot of water. More water equals riper and sweeter pineapple.
It is important to note that “heavier” does not imply “bigger.” When compared to similar-sized pineapples, tasty pineapples are heavier. If a huge pineapple appears to weigh the same as a little smaller pineapple, go for the smaller one.
Method 5: Pull the pineapple’s top leaves.
According to research, a pineapple is ripe if you can pull the leaves off the top without using too much force. However, if the leaves fall off too easily, the pineapple is most likely rotting.
