How To Tell If Pineapple Is Ripe Before Cutting It Open
Twenty47studio/Getty Images Knowing how to choose a ripe pineapple before cutting it open can save you from disappointment. A perfectly ripe pineapple is a crowd-pleasing treat: tart, tangy, mouth-tinglingly sweet, and simply unlike any other fruit. If not just ripe enough, a pineapple can be hard and flavorless or mushy, sour, and fermented. So, how can you tell? A ripe pineapple will have some yellow or golden tones near the base, sometimes blending into light brown. Avoid ones that are entirely green (underripe) or excessively brown (overripe). Check the texture by giving … Read more
