Of course, all foods last for a shorter period of time if they are not stored properly. But remember, pineapples, like a lot of other fresh fruits, usually do not have a use by date or a best before date so you will have to use the date purchased or date picked.

How to tell if Pineapples are bad, rotten or spoiled?

Practicing proper hygiene and food safety techniques will help prevent foodborne illness.

Some common traits of bad pineapples are brown leaves on the crown and a soft wet bottom with the rest of the body drying out and looking old or brown. The sweet aroma will also disappear as the fruit begins to ferment and be replaced by a a more pungent sour smell that is closer to the smell of vinegar. The fruit will become softer and turn a darker gold color and just not taste right.

There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled foods so always remember to practice food safety and enjoy your foods before their shelf life has expired!

How to store Pineapples to extend their shelf life?

Pineapples are best kept in the refrigerator, but not necessary until cut. Cut fruits should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for extended shelf life.

For a long term storage option, cut pineapple can be frozen if placed in freezer safe containers.

Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.

Interesting facts about Pineapples:

How to Pick a Pineapple:

Pineapples are picked when they are ripe and do not continue to ripen after they have been harvested, so if you want a tasty fruit it is important to know how and when to pick the fruit. In deciding on what pineapple to pick, you should choose the one that is golden brown and is the most fresh looking, it does not matter if the leaves fall off easily or not. The largest ones will have the most meat. An aroma of sweetness is a tell-tale sign of a sweet fruit. Avoid the pineapples that appear to be old, have browned leaves, are bruised, have soft spots, are very green or overly dry.[1]

How long are Pineapples good for when prepared in a dish?

How long do pineapples last? That depends. How long do bananas last? In general, pineapples last only as long as the quickest expiring ingredient in the recipe.

What are our shelf life resources?

In determining how long Pineapples lasts, our content incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Pineapples.

*An important note about expiration dates...

Although the Pineapples shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional. Please eat responsibly!