It’s Pineapple season! Find out how to tell if this hydrating and tasty fruit is at peak ripeness!

Colour:

  • Ripe pineapple will have a mostly yellow exterior.
  • A green pineapple is not ripe.
  • Dark golden yellow or orange is overripe.
  • Look for vibrant and healthy green leaves.

Firmness:

  • Ripe pineapples will have firm outer shell with just a bit of give when squeezed.
  • Underripe pineapples will feel hard when squeezed.

Smell:

  • Smell the base of the pineapple, it should have a sweet, fruity smell.
  • An absence of smell means the pineapple is unripe.
  • A sour, alcohol, or vinegar smell may be a sign the fruit has started to ferment.

Weight:

  • A ripe pineapple will be heavier than an unripe pineapple because of more juices in the flesh of the fruit.

Fronds:

  • Ripe pineapples will have firm outer shell with just a bit of give when squeezed.
  • Underripe pineapples will feel hard when squeezed.

Enjoy this juicy and hydrating superfood today!