2006-06-16 02:23:53 · 15 answers · asked by Brian M 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
When you see the leaves at the top, pull the middle one out. If comes out easily then it is ripe.
Also the smell of it can help too!
2006-06-16 02:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by jessigirl00781 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A ripe pineapple should have a pinapple smell and if you can pull the leaves out easily it is ripe and ready for eating.
2006-06-19 17:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by jimminycricket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the outside is: -dark, its old
-light, its not ripe yet
So looking from that, get a pinapple thats not too dark but not too light.
2006-06-16 02:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Brian Reed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always go by the smell and color. It should have more of a yellow color to it rather than green. Smell it from the bottom and you should be able to squeeze it slightly, but if it pushes in too much it could be bruised.
They are yummy. They taste much better fresh than canned!
2006-06-16 02:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first the smell and then look at the body and if it is gold it is ripe
2006-06-23 00:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by gailforce56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smell it first, if you can smell the fruit, that is a good first indication. Check out what Pete sez:
2006-06-16 02:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by banker lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll smell sweet.
2006-06-16 02:28:31 · answer #7 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smell the end where it was picked off, (ie) the bottom, it should smell like strong fresh pineapple,
2006-06-16 02:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gentle sqeeze or a little scratch to release the aroma.
2006-06-16 02:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Email me a piece and I will try it for ya!
2006-06-16 02:26:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋