Golden Flesh
MD-2 / Del Monte Gold
A popular fresh-market cultivar known for golden-yellow flesh and a sweet flavour with relatively low acidity.
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Pineapple
Ananas comosus
Tropical FruitWarm growing conditions
Perennial PlantRosette-shaped leaves
Versatile FruitFresh, cooked or canned
Multiple Planting PartsCrowns, slips and suckers
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Popular Pineapple Varieties
Explore well-known pineapple cultivars with differences in fruit size, flesh colour, flavour and growing characteristics.
Golden Flesh
Classic Cultivar
Smooth Cayenne
A widely known cultivar with juicy yellow flesh and a balanced sweet-tart flavour, used fresh and for processing.
Golden Yellow
Queen
A smaller-fruited group known for golden flesh, crisp texture and a delicate, aromatic flavour.
Distinctive Type
Red Spanish
A traditional pineapple type with spiny leaves, a distinctive fruit shape and pale-yellow flesh.
Pale Flesh
Sugarloaf
Also called White Sugarloaf in some regions, this type is known for pale flesh and a distinctive sweet flavour.
Regional Variety
Singapore Spanish
A regional pineapple type with golden flesh. Fruit and leaf characteristics can vary among local selections.
Fresh Market
Tropical Gold
A name used for golden-fleshed fresh-market pineapple cultivars and selections. Confirm the exact cultivar with the supplier.
Traditional Group
Abacaxi
A traditional pineapple group associated with Brazil and other tropical growing regions, with distinctive fruit qualities.
Regional Type
Pernambuco
A traditional type associated with pale-yellow to whitish flesh and a distinctive flavour profile.
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Get to Know the Fruit
Everything About Pineapple
Pineapple, botanically known as Ananas comosus, is a tropical perennial plant in the bromeliad family. Its familiar fruit develops from many individual flowers that fuse together into one fruiting structure.
Pineapple is enjoyed fresh, juiced, grilled, cooked and preserved. Cultivars differ in fruit size, sweetness, acidity, flesh colour, leaf spines and suitability for fresh markets or processing.
- Golden-yellow, pale-yellow and whitish flesh types exist.
- Different cultivars are suited to different growing and market needs.
- The fruit crown can be used to propagate a new plant.
- Warm conditions and well-drained soil help support healthy growth.
A Tropical Fruit Favourite
Why Enjoy Pineapple?
Pineapple adds tropical flavour and useful nutrients to a varied, balanced diet.
Vitamin C
Pineapple provides vitamin C, which contributes to normal immune function and collagen formation.
Dietary Fibre
Whole pineapple contains dietary fibre that contributes to normal digestive function.
Juicy Refreshment
Its water-rich flesh makes pineapple a refreshing fruit, especially when served chilled.
Bromelain Enzymes
Pineapple contains bromelain enzymes, which break down proteins and are also used in some food-processing applications.
Versatile Ingredient
Use pineapple in fruit salads, smoothies, salsas, grilled dishes, desserts and cooked meals.
Fresh or Preserved
Pineapple can be enjoyed fresh, frozen, dried, canned or as part of many prepared foods.
From Plant to Harvest
Pineapple Growing Guide
Learn the basics of pineapple cultivation. Growth and harvest timing depend on climate, planting material and crop management.
01
Choose a Warm Site
Pineapple grows best in warm conditions with ample light. Protect plants from frost and prolonged cold.
02
Prepare the Soil
Use well-drained soil and avoid standing water around the roots. A container can work if it drains well.
03
Plant Correctly
Pineapple can be propagated from a crown, slips or suckers. Healthy planting material helps establish a strong plant.
04
Care and Harvest
Monitor watering, nutrition and pests. Harvest timing varies, so assess fruit development and maturity carefully.
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Pineapple Variety Overview
A quick comparison of well-known pineapple cultivars and their general characteristics.
| Variety | Typical Flesh | General Flavour | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD-2 / Del Monte Gold | Golden Yellow | Sweet, relatively low acid | Fresh market |
| Smooth Cayenne | Pale to Yellow | Sweet-tart | Fresh and processing |
| Queen | Golden Yellow | Aromatic, delicate | Fresh eating |
| Red Spanish | Pale Yellow | Aromatic | Fresh market and regional use |
| Sugarloaf | White to Pale | Sweet | Fresh eating |
| Singapore Spanish | Golden Yellow | Varies by selection | Regional fresh and processing markets |
| Tropical Gold | Yellow | Sweet-style fresh-market type | Fresh market |
| Abacaxi | Usually Pale Yellow | Varies by selection | Regional fresh market |
| Pernambuco | Pale Yellow to White | Distinctive, sweet-style | Regional fresh market |
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