In Russia, pineapples are sold in many stores, and the prices of this delicacy allow even families with not the highest incomes to treat themselves to this delicious product. But the situation changes when time approaches New Year: the cost of these giants, which can perfectly decorate even the most modest table, increases sharply. In order not to give up one of the symbols of the holiday and good mood, buy it in advance: a few simple tips will help you keep the pineapple until the New Year.
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You will need
plastic container or plastic bag with holes
Instruction manual
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Choose not yet fully ripened fruits. To do this, pay attention to the sound that the pineapple makes if you pat it on your hand: the ripe fruit sounds quite muffled. Long-term storage may cause it to mate or rot. Another test: check how easily the leaves are pulled out from the top; in a ripened pineapple, they practically separate themselves from the fruit.
2
Put the pineapple in a cool place if there is still a lot of time before the new year. The refrigerator should be chosen only in very hot weather - in another situation, it is better not to put it in the refrigerator. Remember that pineapple easily picks up smells from other products, and therefore, when storing it with other food, it is better to put pineapple in a special plastic container. Make sure the container provides airflow.
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Store the pineapple indoors if you plan to eat it after a few days. So he will best retain his aroma and juiciness. Choose ripe fruits in this case. The pulp of such a pineapple should be saturated yellow. As an alternative to the container, you can also use a plastic bag in which holes are pre-made.
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Do not eat pineapple if brown spots have formed on its surface - this fruit is no longer suitable as food.
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Do not store pineapple for longer than 12-14 days if you want to enjoy the taste of a ripe fruit. Use various methods of processing it if you just want to treat your loved ones with a delicious dish. Make pineapple jam or make candied fruit from the fruit - with their bright yellow color they will cheer you up on the coldest winter day. Do not forget that for storage of jam, unlike fresh pineapple, it is better to look for dark places. You can hold such products for a long time, but there is one danger: a delicious treat may simply not live until the New Year, disappearing in the stomachs of your family members.