PINEAPPLES

Product Name	Pineapples
Botanical Name	Ananas comosus
Variety	MD2, Queen, Smooth Cayenne, Red Spanish, Sugarloaf
Shape	Cylindrical to oval with spiky crown
Size	12–30 cm in length (excluding crown)
Weight	1.0–2.5 kg per fruit (variety dependent)
Skin	Rough, spiny, hexagonal pattern; yellow-green to golden brown
Flesh	Juicy, yellow to golden-yellow
Taste	Sweet, mildly acidic, aromatic
Brix (Sugar Content)	12–18° Brix
Core	Fibrous central core, edible but tougher
Maturity Index	Skin color change, aroma, and sugar-acid balance
Moisture Content	85–87%
Shelf Life	5–10 days (room temperature), up to 20 days (refrigerated)
Storage Temperature	7–10°C (85–90% relative humidity)
Packaging	Cartons or crates with padding, 5–12 kg net weight
Export Grade	Firm, ripe, undamaged, uniform color and size
Common Uses	Fresh eating, juices, desserts, canned products, culinary uses