Queen Pineapple
"Nature's tropical sweetness"
A sweet and juicy variety of pineapple known for its compact, cylindrical shape and crown-like leaves.
Also known as
Smooth Cayenne Pineapple
Botanical name
Ananas comosus
Product Details
PLU Code
3037
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Pineapple › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia and now cultivated in many tropical regions
Temperature
7 to 12°C (45 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
14-20 days
Status
Approved
About Queen Pineapple
High water content and fewer fibres, making it a preferred choice for both fresh market and processing.
Nutrition Information
The Queen Pineapple is a nutrient-rich fruit. Here are its key nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible fruit.
Energy is approximately 51 kilocalories, or kilojoules 213.
Total fat content is approximately 0.2 grams,
saturated fat content is roughly 0.1 grams, and
there is no trans fats.
Carbohydrates make up approximately 13 grams per 100 grams,
of which dietary fiber is roughly 1.4 grams and
sugars make up about 9.5 grams.
The protein content is roughly 0.5 grams.
It is also a good source of vitamins with a significant amount of vitamin C approximately 47.8 milligrams,
and some other vitamins like vitamin A 3.1 micrograms,
thiamine, or vitamin B1 0.079 milligrams,
riboflavin, or vitamin B2 0.031 milligrams,
niacin or vitamin B3 0.488 milligrams,
pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5 0.205 milligrams,
and vitamin B6 0.082 milligrams per 100 grams.
It also contains various essential minerals like potassium approximately 130 milligrams,
manganese 0.7 milligrams,
copper 0.110 milligrams,
and others in smaller amounts per 100 grams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh whole pineapples at the color-break stage (general recommendation). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
7 to 12°C (45 to 54°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Ventilated boxes or containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
14-20 days
Storage Notes: Chilling injury such as internal browning shows up only after fruit are moved out of cold storage, so cold-held fruit can look sound and then deteriorate within days. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 491-496.
Applies to: fresh whole pineapples at the color-break stage (general recommendation).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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