Organic
Pineapple
"The tropical fruit that brings sweetness to your table"
A juicy and sweet tropical fruit cultivated for its edible core, rich in manganese, and containing anti-inflammatory properties.
Also known as
King of Fruits, Hawaiian Pineapple, multiple variety names such as Smooth Cayenne, Red Spanish, Kauai Sugarloaf
Botanical name
Ananas comosus
Product Details
PLU Code
94430
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pineapple › Large
Origin
South America
Temperature
7 to 12°C (45 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
14-20 days
Status
Approved
About Pineapple
Pineapple is a multiple fruit, formed by the fusion of multiple flowers into a single mass. It has tough, waxy leaves and is usually grown in warm climates.
Nutrition Information
Pineapple is a nutritious fruit that is low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals. A 100g serving of pineapple contains approximately 51 calories, 82g of water, 1.4g of protein, 0.1g of fat, and 13.1g of carbohydrates.
It is an excellent source of vitamin C with 47.8mg per 100g serving, which is approximately 60% of the recommended daily intake, and manganese with 0.3mg per 100g serving, which is about 15% of the daily recommended intake.
Pineapple also contains other essential vitamins and minerals like copper, vitamin B6, and folate, making it a healthy addition to a balanced diet.
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 bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture buildup
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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