Knowing how to choose a ripe pineapple before cutting it open can save you from disappointment. A perfectly ripe pineapple is a crowd-pleasing treat: tart, tangy, mouth-tinglingly sweet ...

Note the Color: A ripe pineapple will have a golden-yellow hue. If the color is mostly green, it’s likely underripe. Tug the Leaves : Gently tug on one of the leaves from the crown.

Some people say that eating a lot of unripe pineapple causes stomach upset, nausea, and diarrhea. Again, this hasn’t been studied, but it’s always best to select ripe pineapple. The flesh ...

Color is not a useful tool in picking out most fruits. Instead, rely on smell, texture, and weight to know if you're buying ripe produce. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Science Color is not ...

To test for ripeness, pull out a leaf and sniff. If it comes away from the fruit easily, the pineapple is ripe: if the leaf smells of fermentation, it’s past its best. Super Sweet varieties of ...

All you need is a ripe tomato, sliced and layered on bread ... Just replace the tomato with a can of pineapple. That’s usually where I lose my audience. In my book You Gotta Eat, I write about ...