Fruit
Pineapple
パイナップル ぱいなっぷる
At its best in May, Jun, Jul
When it is at its best
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In seasonAvailable
How to cook
Eaten fresh
Cut lengthways with the core left in; some varieties have a core tender enough to eat.
Grilled pineapple
Lightly grilled to deepen the sweetness. Also good alongside meat.
Tenderising meat
Meat steeped in the juice softens, through the action of its enzymes.
How to choose
Deep green leaves and a plump base, with a sweet aroma.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Once cut, seal and refrigerate, using within two or three days.
Main areas
Good to know
Japanese pineapple comes almost entirely from Okinawa. Among them the peach pine has white flesh and a scent like peach, which is how it got its name. Low in acidity, and tender right through the core.
