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!
