2007-12-15 01:58:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Yellow in color and got sweeter smell. <*-*>
2007-12-15 05:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with a combination of the first two posters' answers.
While color is a nice indicator, I've found that smell and the leaf test work the best. The sweetest pineapples I've ever bough have always had a wonderful, fresh (not fermented) pineapple fragrance with a top that literally twisted right off with minimal effort.
Be wary of pineapples that feel too spongy and give off a fermented, almost wine-like, aroma. They have have been hanging around a bit too long on the shelves. I always look on the bottom of the pineapple because that's where sure signs of age (such as mold) begin to show.
2007-12-15 03:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by unchienne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have to agree and disagree. The smell is the first indicator. Next, color. It will turn from green to golden. It will start to soften as it ripens. Next, a pineapple is actually many individual fruits all grown together. It ripens from the bottom up. It will ripen after picking and they are picked green for shipping. They do not grow on Pine trees or any other kind of tree. Yes the leaves will come out easier as it ripens but if they come out too easily it is probably over ripe. I definetly agree that if it has a fermented smell itis past it's prime.
2007-12-15 04:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I was told by a "produce" man the way to tell when it is ripe and ready to cut is to pull a leaf from the spine. if it comes out easily, it's ready. If you really have to pull hard on it, it's not ready to cut. I buy fresh pineapple all the time and this has always worked for me!!
2007-12-15 02:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surlygirl hit the nail on the head
And pineapples don't ripen after they're cut from the tree, they should all be ripe. The selection is more about getting a good quality pineapple.
2007-12-15 02:33:44 · answer #5 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you pick it up, it should feel heavy and firm with just a slight give when you squeeze it gently, and it should have a wonderful pineapple fragrance. Don't be embarrassed to sniff it! You should be able to see orange-yellow on the skin around the spines.
2007-12-15 02:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I usually just go by the color. If it is still mostly green it is ripe yet
2007-12-15 02:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a leaf pulls out easily its ready to eat. Don't buy it if its too soft.
2007-12-15 02:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by anne b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It basically has to be more of a yellow color.
I hope it helps!
2007-12-15 02:16:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋