Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 3-5 days
Counter then Fridge
- Do not wash until ready to cut
- Leave whole at room temperature until ripe check for fragrance and slight give when pressed
- Move to fridge once ripe
- Place in perforated bag or crisper
- Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 3-4 days
Cut Pineapple
- Store in sealed container
- Refrigerate
- Optional: add lemon juice to slow browning
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen (Chunks)
- Peel and core
- Cut into chunks
- Freeze in single layer on baking sheet
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for smoothies, desserts
Protect your produce
This item produces ethylene gas, which can speed up ripening/spoilage of nearby produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Overripe pineapple is ideal for smoothies, grilling, or baking.
Fun Facts
- A pineapple is not a single fruit but many fused berries; it can take up to two years to mature.