Common name : Pineapple
Thai name : Supparot
Scientific name : Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.
Pattawia
Shape : big, cylindrical, and shallow seedy sections
Weight : 1,000-1,500 g
Colour : dark green or yellowish orange rind; mild yellow flesh
Taste : sweet and sour
Phuket (Trat Si Thong)
Shape : medium, cylindrical, and bulging seedy sections
Weight : 1,000-1,500 g
Colour : brownish yellow rind; bright yellow flesh
Taste : pungent sweet fragrant
Preparation and eating
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Remove the rind with a knife and remove all seedy sections.
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Slice the fruit lengthwise into 8-10 pieces.
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Remove the seeds.
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Cut up the pieces crosswise and arrange them on a plate.
Usage
Eaten fresh.
Make juice and jam.
Added in fruit salad, green salad and desserts.
Nutrition
High in vitamins C (Fresh pineapple is the perfect ending to a dinner because of its enzymes aid digestion)
Storage
Pattawia variety : 2-4 weeks at 13-15 ÌC,
85-90% RH
Phuket variety : 1-2 weeks at 15-20 ÌC,
85-90% RH
Season
Availability : year round
Peak period : April-July
