So it stays fresh longer

Unpeeled pineapples do not belong in the refrigerator

The pineapple is a prime example of sun-kissed tropical fruits. As a result, her sunny disposition cannot cope with cool temperatures at any time. This applies consistently from Cultivation until storage. Since their absolute minimum temperature in the unpeeled state is 6 degrees Celsius, storing them in the refrigerator is out of the question. As long as the fruit is in one piece, the following variants are recommended:

Can be kept for up to 2 days on a soft surface at room temperature
hung on the tuft of leaves in a cool cellar at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius approx. Keep for 1 week

Store peeled pineapples without losing their aroma

At the moment of the first cut, a pineapple begins to lose its aroma. If the fruit is not eaten straight away, a wrap made of cling film preserves the taste. The film should lie completely airtight so that there are no more air bubbles hidden underneath. Packaged in this way, you can store pineapples in the refrigerator's vegetable compartment for 24-48 hours.

This is an exemplary way to peel a fresh pineapple

To store a fresh pineapple in portions, there is no avoiding cutting and peeling. Since the most delicious part of the pulp is directly under the skin, a careful approach is recommended. How to do it right:

Place the pineapple on its side on a cutting board
Cut off the top and neck about 1 centimeter thick
Stand the fruit upright and peel it from top to bottom with a sharp knife

The dark eyes are only then cut out individually in order to preserve as much of the pulp as possible.

Tips & Tricks

To a maturity Recognizing pineapples requires a good sense of proportion and a fine sense of smell. Do not wait until the fruit can be deeply indented, because by then it is already overripe. The bark may yield a little more elastic when pressed. If a pineapple looks plump and not dried out, giving off the unmistakable aroma, then it is ripe for them harvest.

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