Pineapple
A tropical fruit from Central and South America and the Pacific Islands,
notably Hawaii. Select
Sufficiently ripe, 1/8 of the shell yellow and of a
brand that insures that the fruit was left on the plant as long as
possible before harvest.
Market Forms Fresh, whole or halved;
canned in slices, cut, crushed, chunks, sweetened or unsweetened; canned
juices, candied and candied peel in jars and containers; in marmalades,
and frozen juices.
Serve As a fresh fruit, as a juice, in
fruit salads, in cakes and pies, in ice cream, as a topping, as a sauce,
garnishing, an appetizer of a dessert.
Complimentary Condiments and Flavors
Ham and poultry, in Chinese sweet and sour dishes, other fruits,
maraschino cherries, rum, brandy.
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