Go by the smell.
The are pineapples that have a greenish skin even when ripe, and there are some that have to be nearly orange before they are sweet, but with all of them if you have a really strong and pleasant "pineapple" smell then they are ripe. This will also help you avoid over-ripe ones that start to smell fermented.
2007-08-23 12:17:54
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answered by Barb Outhere 7
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In addition to itchybubbles' answer, we always were taught to pull a leaf. If it gives easily, the pineapple is ripe.
2007-08-23 12:15:43
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answered by justme 6
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Psssst
If you find it in the grocery store It may have been there a week or more IT is ripe
Even if you are lucky to see it come out of the shipping box
more likely IT is ripe.
2007-08-23 12:25:35
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answered by Anonymous
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Pineapples cease to ripen when they are harvested: a green one will not ripen over time at home. The surest sign of ripeness is its color. Choose one that is mostly yellow, but has no squishy spots.
2007-08-23 12:20:45
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answered by nightserf 5
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Depends to the types/species of pineapple.
Type 1)
When it's ripe, the skin/body color will turn orangy & red.
A sweet smell will be obvious & the more ripe it gets, the softer it's body will feel when you press it with your thumb.
- this type has sweeter taste & softer texture & good for desserts.
Type 2)
It's body color won't change must. It's skin type more thick.
But the head (crown) & bottom will dried out & drop it's leaves easily.
- this type has crunchier texture but more sour & mild thn. sweet., good for salad
2007-08-23 12:57:59
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answered by Anonymous
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You can smell the pineapple.
It gives a little when you poke it.
It turns a nice yellowy/golden colour
2007-08-23 12:14:38
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answered by itchybubbles 3
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smell it. if it has a nice pineapple smell, then it is good.
2007-08-23 12:17:27
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answered by Common_Sense2 6
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Pull off the leaves, if they come off easy it is ripe.
Smell.
2007-08-23 12:35:10
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answered by Tigger 7
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smell
2007-08-23 12:22:13
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answered by charlesdclimer 5
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cut it in half and look at the yellow area to see if it has any darkish, green spots on it
2007-08-23 12:16:59
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answered by Anonymous
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