The pineapple is extremely popular thanks to its aromatic pulp. However, the fruit cannot be stored as long as other fruits. How to tell when a pineapple is bad.
How do I recognize a bad pineapple?
A pineapple is bad if it has mushy flesh, brown spots, mold or a foul smell. Overripe pineapples are inedible, so it is important to pay attention to external damage and discoloration of the peel.
When is a pineapple really bad?
Mushy Pulp, brown spots and mold indicate that the pineapple is spoiled. After cutting it, you can easily tell from these signals when a pineapple is bad. This is how the color of the pineapple pulp changes with its ripeness:
- white
- light yellow
- golden yellow
Can I still eat an overripe pineapple?
An overripe pineapple is not poisonous, but it is usuallyinedible Lactic acid spreads into the overripe fruit. Sooner or later a foul smell will also become noticeable. From this you can also tell that the pineapple is bad. When you notice mold on the fruit, you should throw it away.
What is the best way to store a pineapple?
Store the pineappleat room temperature The fruit does not ripen. That's why it doesn't go bad any faster. If you want to preserve the pineapple long-term, you can either make canned food from it or dry it in the oven. However, storing it in the refrigerator is not recommended. Here the fruit loses much of its aroma.
Tip
Check the bowl before purchasing
When purchasing, check the outer shell of the pineapple for dark discoloration, mushy spots, or open spots. If you find these, you should choose another copy.
