How to choose a ripe pineapple: 5 ways

Despite the fact that pineapple is sold in our country all year round and at quite reasonable prices, people still firmly believe that such exotic is a sign of luxury and wealth. But it’s not enough to grab the first fruit in the store, you also need to know which one to grab.

By tail

The first thing that most sources teach is to pull the so-called sultan. That is, the leaves. Or even twist the entire cap. Say, if the leaf is in the hands, the pineapple is definitely ripe for the table.

So unfortunate buyers sultan spin in all directions, checking the ripeness of the fruit. Only now it may be that with special zeal in the hands of the whole bunch will be completely. Then you will need fast legs or a long tongue. To get away from the seller, or try to shave off.

Secret. Easily pulled out sheet is not at all a sign of ripeness. This may be the beginning of the process of rotting pineapple, which begins exactly at the top of the fruit.

How to choose the ripe pineapple on the leaves:

1. Lush green tops to signal the immaturity of the fetus. This pineapple will be dry, hard and bitter.
2. The plant is dark green, the tips of the leaves are slightly dried? So, just such a pineapple should be dragged to the table without delay.
3. The leaves are dry, brown green shade talking about the full overriding of the fruit. Inside you will find a stinky, watery mass, with a nasty taste and, possibly, signs of rotting.

That's all. And do not pull anything or twist. If you really can not wait to try exactly the torsion method, then do it carefully. Gently shake the Sultan from side to side. It should give in slightly, but not fall off completely. This is a sign of overripe. And certainly should not sit like a glove. Such a fruit must be ripening for a long time.

Council Carefully inspect the attachment of the tops to the fetus. Sometimes the pineapple has ripened by all signs, and suddenly there will be mold. Discard the purchase. Choose another fruit.

According to the color of the pulp

“Ripe pineapple is a characteristic yellow color ...” and blah blah. Tell me, in which store will they allow you to cut the fruit in order to assess the color of the pulp? Or are sellers shredding every fruit on the market too? And if you do not buy it? Get a pineapple for sure. Or a couple of gentle.And maybe not even a couple. And who will give you a guarantee that the pineapple you have bought is as ripe as the cut fruit? Yes, no one.

Therefore, let us leave this method of determining ripeness to individuals who love extreme sports. And we will look at the color ... scales. Yes, it is their color and condition that deserve to be an indicator.

How to choose a ripe pineapple:

1. Flakes juicy, light shade. The grooves between them are yellow or light green. This pineapple is still unripe, you will feel sorry for the money spent on it.
2. The scales are golden brown, juicy themselves, but the tips have already dried up a little. The grooves between them are a tone darker or greenish. Do not miss this beauty! Immediately throw a pineapple in your basket, you will not regret.
3. The scales are dark or burgundy, hard, almost dried up. The grooves between them are brown with whitish specks. Again waste of time and money. This pineapple is already preparing to safely move away to another world. Do not disturb him and leave him alone.

At the same time we can mention the elasticity of the crust. This is an indirect indicator. Of course, he does not give a 100% guarantee that you will get a ripe fruit.But after all, other signs are also indirect, the absolute result will be given only by cutting. Therefore, simply with a little effort, click on the scale. It should be supple, but elastic, like a spring. Solid speaks of immaturity, respectively mild - of over-ripeness.

By smell

Feel free to sniff the pineapple. Even without disrupting the integrity of the skin or pulp, the ripe fruit exudes a characteristic aroma. It should be pleasant and unobtrusive. A strong smell with a chemical taste and a kick in the nose should discourage you from buying. The almost complete lack of flavor should also cause a healthy apprehension.

By price

Although pineapple and not long uncommon on our shelves, but a good ripe fruit can not be cheap. The fact is that he was getting to you by plane, and the tickets are now expensive. But such a fruit was torn off at the peak of his career and sent to you on a business trip with full ripeness and in his prime.

Inexpensive fruit sailed to our country by sea routes. No doubt, tickets are much cheaper, but you need more time to swim than to fly. Therefore, such a pineapple was ripped off completely immature, in order to get to the condition on the way.But under what conditions such a swim took place - only eyewitnesses know, which simple buyers are not.

So do not be greedy, spend more on a pineapple. But just do not lose and do not throw money down the drain. As the saying goes: the miser pays twice.

By sound and weight

No, of course, pineapple will not sing Rigoletto's aria to prove its ripeness. But you can clap very much. Just do not clap, and on the side of the fruit. Depending on the sound, it is possible to determine the degree of maturity with 70% probability:

1. An empty sound indicates that the pineapple has been on the shelf for a very long time. He shrunk. There is no weight on the arm.
2. Deaf, like a watermelon, the sound signals the full ripeness of the fruit. When weighed on hand, pineapple seems heavier than it looks.
3. A sonorous sound indicates that the fruit is completely unripe. On the arm, it weighs approximately its appearance.

As you can see, everything is quite simple. Sniff, knock, push. And further. Do not be afraid to inspect the pineapple from all sides. Especially in stores. There is a buckwheat - turn the fruit to the buyer the most beautiful side. Therefore, be careful.

CouncilTry to choose a pineapple according to our recommendations. If you make a mistake, then immediately get a visual experience. No more missteps you make.

How to choose a ripe pineapple - for you now no question. And it is unlikely that smart sellers will be able to deceive you in order to push the unripe fruit.

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