By: Somdatta Saha
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Have you been struggling to buy the perfect pineapple every time? We understand that the hard outer layer makes it tough to pick the right one. Fret not, we've got you sorted.
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Fresh and fully ripe pineapples will have a vibrant golden exterior, with minimal to no green patches. Avoid the ones with a green outer layer.
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A ripe pineapple should have a firm shell that is slightly soft when squeezed. The unripe ones will be way too hard.
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Ripe pineapples typically have a sweet aroma near the base. If you detect a pungent odour, then the fruit is yet to ripen.
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Simply pick up two pineapples of roughly the same size and compare their weight. The one that feels heavier is more likely to be ripe.
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Gently pull out a leaf from the crown of the fruit. If it comes out easily, then it's a reliable indicator of ripeness.
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To learn how to cut open a pineapple
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