Exotic Fruits of Thailand - Pineapple

• Common name : Pineapple
• Thai name : Sub-pah-rohd
• Scientific name : Ananas comosus Merr.

Varieties

Pattawia

• Shape : big, cylindrical and shallow seedy sections.
• Color : greenish dark or yellowish orange skin; mild yellow flesh.
• Taste : sweet and sour

Poo-ket

• Shape : moderate, cylindrical, and bulging seedy sections
• Color : brownish yellow skin; bright yellow flesh
• Taste : pungent sweet, fragrant

Preparation and eating

• 1. Use a knife to peel off the skin and uproot all the seedy sections.
• 2. Slice the fruit lengthways into 8-10 pieces.
• 3. Cut out the core.
• 4. Slice the elongated pieces crosswise into small pieces; and arrange them on the plate.

Nutritional value : High vitamin A and C, calcium and phosphorus

Fruiting season : April - June and December - January

Uses : 1. Eating fresh - 2. Preserving in various forms, such as pineapple juice, canning ( in syrup ), paste, and dehydrating.

Storage : Keep the fresh fruit at room temperature ( 25-30 Celsius degree ), it can be kept for 3-4 days.