Scientific name | Ananas comosus Merr. |
Storage conditions | 7-10 °C |
Shelf life | 7 days |
Availability | All year round |
Fresh pineapple, or ananas, is an excellent source of antioxidants and Vitamin C. The fruits stop ripening as soon as they are picked from the trees so choose one with a fragrant sweet smell at the stem end. Fresh pineapple offers a great addition to fruit salads and in yoghurts. If you find one that is too sour, use this yummy fruit to marinate and tenderise meat instead.